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ID 3473700 - DAERA - Procurement for the Provision of Protein of Animal Origin testing in Feed to satisfy the requirements of EU/999/2001

DEPT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT RURAL AFFAIRS DAERA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Oct 2021 at 16:14

Tender

14 Jul 2021 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of laboratory services specifically related to Protein of Animal Origin testing in feed, in compliance with EU regulations. This tender process was initiated as part of ongoing compliance following the UK's departure from the EU. The procurement stage is currently awarded, with the contract valued at £400,980 and the contract signed on 17th September 2021. This contract, falling within the laboratory services category, is based in Belfast, UK, and requires services from an approved laboratory in the EU as per the Northern Ireland Protocol regulations.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in laboratory and technical services, particularly those based within the EU. Businesses that specialise in research laboratory services, engineering-related scientific services, or veterinary services are well-positioned to compete in this tender. The option for contract extension, as well as the potential for future contracts of this nature, highlights the ongoing need for reliable testing services, ensuring a stable market for providers that can meet the specific criteria outlined in the procurement documentation.

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Notice Title

ID 3473700 - DAERA - Procurement for the Provision of Protein of Animal Origin testing in Feed to satisfy the requirements of EU/999/2001

Notice Description

The Official Controls Regulations 2017/625 requires statutory testing for member states (including NI) to be carried out in an approved laboratory based in the EU. Following the departure of the UK from the EU in January 2021 it is necessary to identify a new supplier of Laboratory services within the EU as part of this procurement exercise. Under the Northern Ireland (NI) Protocol, DAERA must source all official testing either in a laboratory within NI or within the EU. This testing service is not available within NI, so DAERA are procuring the service from within the EU.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Official Controls Regulations 2017/625 requires statutory testing for member states (including NI) to be carried out in an approved laboratory based in the EU. Following the departure of the UK from the EU in January 2021 it is necessary to identify a new supplier of Laboratory services within the EU as part of this procurement exercise. Under the Northern Ireland (NI) Protocol, DAERA must source all official testing either in a laboratory within NI or within the EU. This testing service is not available within NI, so DAERA are procuring the service from within the EU.

Options: After the initial contract period, there are [2] options to extend for [1] year each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c7ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024664-2021
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,980 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,980 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,980 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 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
DEPT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT RURAL AFFAIRS DAERA
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS NI

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS NI - DAERA

Contact Name
ssdadmin.cpdfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC ANALYST SCIENTIFIC SERVICES

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