Award

National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2023 at 10:42

Tender

08 Nov 2022 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has completed a tender process for the "National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology" project, which falls under the services category. The project involves routine testing of feed, food, and animal health standards. The tender was initiated under open procurement methods with a focus on price criteria. The procurement has been awarded to UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA) for an amount of 1,443,675.18 GBP. The procurement stage is active, and the contract was signed on 26th April 2023, with a previous award date of 12th May 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services and related consultancy services sector to engage with the Food Standards Agency. Companies looking to provide services related to microbiology testing and analysis, particularly in antimicrobial resistance, Campylobacter, Staphylococci, E.coli, Listeria, and Zoonoses, can find potential growth opportunities through this contract. The procurement process encourages electronic submission and written bids, with a closing date for the tender period set for 22nd December 2022.

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Notice Title

National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology

Notice Description

NRLs are specialist laboratories responsible for maintaining standards for the routine testing of feed, food and animal health. They provide advice and support on methods for official control testing, ensuring the delivery of risk-based and proportionate food enforcement to protect consumers.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - NRL for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

* Lot 1 - NRL for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Lot 2 - NRL for Campylobacter

* Lot 2 - NRL for Campylobacter

Lot 3 - NRL for Coagulase positive Staphylococci, including Staphylococccus aureus

Lot 3 - NRL for Coagulase positive Staphylococci, including Staphylococccus aureus

Lot 4 - NRL for Escherichia coli, including Shiga-toxin producing E.coli (STEC)

* Lot 4 - NRL for Escherichia coli, including Shiga-toxin producing E.coli (STEC)

Lot 5 - NRL for Listeria monocytogenes

* Lot 5 - NRL for Listeria monocytogenes

Lot 6 - NRL for the analysis and testing of Zoonoses (Salmonella)

* Lot 6 - NRL for the analysis and testing of Zoonoses (Salmonella)

Lot 1

This project is to re-procure the contract for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology from the 1st April 2023 for four years (incorporating a two-year break point for
MoU FSA UKHSA No: FS431167. The applicant is required to operate in accordance with the standard EN ISO/IEC 17025 and be accredited in accordance with that standard by a national accreditation body operating in accordance with Retained Regulation (EC) No 765/2008.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03801d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013563-2023
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,443,675 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Additional Buyers

THE 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)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA

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