Tender

Chemical Testing for Northern Ireland

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

16 May 2024 at 14:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency is seeking bids for the contract titled "Chemical Testing for Northern Ireland" in the research laboratory services industry category. This tender involves multiple lots and has a total estimated value of up to £252,000 (inc VAT) for a 4-year period with an optional 2-year extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 8th July 2024. The contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research laboratory services, particularly those focusing on chemical and contaminant testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Interested parties must register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. For queries or assistance, the Helpdesk can be contacted at 0800 9956035 or support-health@atamis.co.uk. The procurement is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, offering growth potential for businesses in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chemical Testing for Northern Ireland

Notice Description

The National Reference Laboratory(ies) for Chemical and Contaminant Testing for Northern Ireland (NI) will play a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of food or feed contaminated with chemical contaminants such as metals, nitrogenous compounds, processing contaminants and halogenated persistent organic pollutants. The NRL will provide specialist advice as requested by the FSA and technical support to the NI enforcement process for food, feed and products thereof. This is a multiple lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for all lots, several lots together or one lot. This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS252,000 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9ab6b4c-9808-4ab4-b04b-4dbf16cb67ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa0b477e-065d-4df4-9d7f-c649cdab1110
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£252,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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