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FS616026 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Bacteriological and Viral Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs

FOOD STANDARDS

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27 Apr 2017 at 11:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Food Standards Agency in the UK, which is seeking services for the National Reference Laboratory focused on bacteriological and viral contamination of bivalve molluscs. The contract, valued at £315,338, is classified under research and development services (CPV 73000000). The tender period concluded on 8 March 2017, with the contract commenced on 1 April 2017 and set to last until 31 March 2019. The procurement method utilised is a selective or restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, food safety, or aquaculture, particularly those capable of fulfilling statutory requirements for food enforcement. Given the essential nature of this work in maintaining food safety and compliance within the EU, enterprises looking to expand into this sector should consider engaging in similar tendering processes, aligning with the Food Standards Agency's objectives and regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FS616026 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Bacteriological and Viral Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs

Notice Description

The UK has a legal obligation (through adopting the Official Food and Feed Controls Regulations 2009) to appoint National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) to aid the work of the EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs). The work of the NRLs is driven by the programme of the respective EURLs. It is a statutory requirement to have NRLs for the corresponding EURL work areas. Core functions and duties of the appointed NRLS are cited in Article 33 of the EC Regulation 882/2004. It is also the role of the NRLs to provide advice and support to the enforcement laboratories and the Competent Authorities to ensure a harmonised approach to food enforcement in the EU.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3626d76-fe76-4ee5-ae04-acec80dd9b34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e4f4f8-9c09-449e-a989-3c63ce981e50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£315,338 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£315,338 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEFAS CENTRE FOR AQUACULTURE AND SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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