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FS616026 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2021 at 21:45

Tender

08 Jan 2021 at 23:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "FS616026 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs" is overseen by The Food Standards Agency, based in York, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research laboratory services aimed at ensuring the safety of live bivalve molluscs for consumers. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender submission period having ended on 11 February 2021. The contract has been awarded, with the value of £454,934.70, and the ongoing contract activity is managed by the supplier Cefas.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for companies engaged in laboratory services, particularly those that specialise in food safety and microbiological testing. Businesses with expertise in providing technical support, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance within the food industry would be ideally positioned to compete in this sector. Engaging in contracts of this nature not only aids in expanding service offerings but also enhances credibility within the food safety framework, aligning with governmental standards and regulations.

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Notice Title

FS616026 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs

Notice Description

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for the Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs. The NRL for Bacterial contamination of Bivalve Molluscs plays a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of unsafe live bivalve molluscs, by providing specialist advice and technical support to the UK enforcement process

Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for the Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs. The NRL for Bacterial contamination of Bivalve Molluscs plays a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of unsafe live bivalve molluscs, by providing specialist advice and technical support to the UK enforcement process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0288fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013691-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£454,934 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fsa.procurement@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

CEFAS

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