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PFAS in food and feed ring-trial

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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07 Dec 2023 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the procurement of PFAS in food and feed ring-trial services to Fera Science Ltd. The contract, valued at £112,365 GBP, was awarded through a direct procurement method known as Single tender action. The contract period is from 1st December 2023 to 31st March 2024. The buying organisation, Food Standards Agency, is located in York, United Kingdom, with a postal code of YO1 7PR. The industry category for this contract is Research and development services and related consultancy services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services and related consultancy services to engage in collaborative testing schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period offers a chance for growth and partnership with the Food Standards Agency in advancing chemical contaminant testing in food and feed.

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Notice Title

PFAS in food and feed ring-trial

Notice Description

The proposed ring-trial will build upon the services the National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for Chemical Contaminants in feed and food provide. National Reference Laboratories are required to collaborate with other national and international laboratories and organise inter-laboratory comparative testing schemes. Additional information: Extension up to 4 weeks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e72ca44a-3bce-49a9-9c70-e1895d3f064f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf3f41f-fa7c-46d6-93c8-eb2a982cf8d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,365 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,365 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
FSA Commercial
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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