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THE PROVISION OF SPECIALIST PESTICIDE RESIDUE ANALYSIS IN FOOD AND DRINK FOR THE NORTHERN IRELAND OFFICIAL TESTING PROGRAMME

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Award

17 Apr 2026 at 14:17

Tender

13 May 2024 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently awarded a contract, dated April 17, 2026, for the provision of specialist pesticide residue analysis in food and drink under the Northern Ireland Official Testing Programme. This procurement belongs to the services category, specifically food or feed contamination protection services, and aims to conduct extensive testing across Northern Ireland. The process was initiated through an open procedure and is characterised by a complete status, indicating the progression from tender to award. The project involves testing periods stretching from October 2024 to December 2025, with the possibility of continuation into 2026 and 2027 based on performance. While the specific lots were cancelled, the awarded contract involves collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, valued at £892,080 and signed on February 27, 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for laboratories specialising in food safety and contamination analysis, especially those proficient in handling large data volumes and extensive testing processes. It is a key project for large entities capable of maintaining high quality standards as stipulated by the HSE, with criteria emphasising quality (70%), social value (10%), and financial impacts (20%). Businesses positioning themselves well in the food safety and contamination protection industry will find growth prospects, as the tender prefers fewer providers to ensure consistency and efficiency in execution. Given the scale and complexity, large labs with experience in food testing can leverage this contract to expand their operational scope and secure long-term agreements subject to performance reviews. Additionally, the geographic concentration in the United Kingdom, coupled with a planned tender after 36 months, suggests further involvement and partnership opportunities in the near future.

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Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF SPECIALIST PESTICIDE RESIDUE ANALYSIS IN FOOD AND DRINK FOR THE NORTHERN IRELAND OFFICIAL TESTING PROGRAMME

Notice Description

HSE is seeking to put in place a contract at the earliest August this year for an official laboratory to undertake the testing of food on the Northern Ireland market. The first period of testing will be for samples collected from October until the end of the year to December 2024 (195) and then around 708 samples collected throughout 2025. There will be a further option for HSE to contract for two further calendar years 2026 and 2027 subject to satisfactory performance for a similar testing programme (scope, complexity and numbers) with some different foods. The work in both years is divided into four lots and there is the option of bidding for the work in 2024 only, 2025 only or both years. HSE prefer that the fewest number of providers are used to deliver this work.

Lot Information

Food & Drink

HSE is seeking to put in place a contract at the earliest August this year for an official laboratory to undertake the testing of food on the Northern Ireland market. The first period of testing will be for samples collected from October until the end of the year to December 2024 (195) and then around 708 samples collected throughout 2025. There will be a further option for HSE to contract for two further calendar years 2026 and 2027 subject to satisfactory performance for a similar testing programme (scope, complexity and numbers) with some different foods. The work in both years is divided into four lots and there is the option of bidding for the work in 2024 only, 2025 only or both years. HSE prefer that the fewest number of providers are used to deliver this work.

Renewal: Contract will be put out for tender following the 36 month period.

Food & Drink

HSE is seeking to put in place a contract at the earliest August this year for an official laboratory to undertake the testing of food on the Northern Ireland market. The first period of testing will be for samples collected from October until the end of the year to December 2024 (195) and then around 708 samples collected throughout 2025. There will be a further option for HSE to contract for two further calendar years 2026 and 2027 subject to satisfactory performance for a similar testing programme (scope, complexity and numbers) with some different foods. The work in both years is divided into four lots and there is the option of bidding for the work in 2024 only, 2025 only or both years. HSE prefer that the fewest number of providers are used to deliver this work.

Renewal: Contract will be put out to tender following the 36 months.

Food & Drink

HSE is seeking to put in place a contract at the earliest August this year for an official laboratory to undertake the testing of food on the Northern Ireland market. The first period of testing will be for samples collected from October until the end of the year to December 2024 (195) and then around 708 samples collected throughout 2025. There will be a further option for HSE to contract for two further calendar years 2026 and 2027 subject to satisfactory performance for a similar testing programme (scope, complexity and numbers) with some different foods. The work in both years is divided into four lots and there is the option of bidding for the work in 2024 only, 2025 only or both years. HSE prefer that the fewest number of providers are used to deliver this work.

Renewal: The contract will be put out to tender following the 36 months.

Food & Drink

HSE is seeking to put in place a contract at the earliest August this year for an official laboratory to undertake the testing of food on the Northern Ireland market. The first period of testing will be for samples collected from October until the end of the year to December 2024 (195) and then around 708 samples collected throughout 2025. There will be a further option for HSE to contract for two further calendar years 2026 and 2027 subject to satisfactory performance for a similar testing programme (scope, complexity and numbers) with some different foods. The work in both years is divided into four lots and there is the option of bidding for the work in 2024 only, 2025 only or both years. HSE prefer that the fewest number of providers are used to deliver this work. Additional information: Further information surrounding the Lots can be found in Schedule E.

Renewal: The contract will be put out to tender following the 36 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045917
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035301-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90721300 - Food or feed contamination protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£892,080 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Following the 36 month contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Additional Buyers

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND THE MARINE

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