Award

National Reference Laboratory for Chemical Hazards

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Award

12 Dec 2024 at 15:25

Tender

16 May 2024 at 07:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has awarded a contract for the National Reference Laboratory for Chemical Hazards in feed and food. The contract, awarded to Fera Science Limited, falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category (CPV code: 73000000). The contract commenced on 26th October 2024 and is valid for a period of four years, with a potential two-year extension. The estimated contract value ranges between £0 and £2,800,000, inclusive of VAT. The initiative aims to ensure a harmonised approach to food safety enforcement across the UK, with the appointed laboratory providing essential support and setting standards for regulated areas in feed and food. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the procurement process has reached the award stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and laboratory services to establish themselves within the food safety sector. The contract offers substantial financial prospects and a chance to contribute to public health and safety through the development of reliable testing methods and standards. This opportunity is particularly suited for organisations with expertise in chemical hazard analysis, food safety regulation, and consultancy services. Companies with a strong background in delivering high-quality research and laboratory services stand to benefit from engaging in this extensive and impactful contract.

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Notice Title

National Reference Laboratory for Chemical Hazards

Notice Description

The FSA and FSS are responsible for Official Feed and Food Controls across the UK. The UK has a legal obligation to appoint NRLs for feed and food. NRLs provide advice and support to food, feed, and food contact materials enforcement laboratories and the FSA and FSS to ensure a harmonised approach to food safety enforcement. NRLs are responsible for setting standards for routine procedures and reliable testing methods in the regulated areas of feed and food. This delivers consumer protection and effective, risk-based, and proportionate regulation and enforcement.<br/><br/>The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for Chemical Hazards in feed and food. Chemical hazards in feed and food could include, but are not limited to:<br/>-Food Contact Materials (FCM),<br/>-Processing contaminants,<br/>-Mycotoxins and plant toxins,<br/>-Metals and nitrogenous compounds,<br/>-Halogenated persistent organic pollutants,<br/>-Flavourings.<br/><br/>This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension.<br/>The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS2,800,000 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The FSA and FSS are responsible for Official Feed and Food Controls across the UK. The UK has a legal obligation to appoint NRLs for feed and food. NRLs provide advice and support to food, feed, and food contact materials enforcement laboratories and the FSA and FSS to ensure a harmonised approach to food safety enforcement. NRLs are responsible for setting standards for routine procedures and reliable testing methods in the regulated areas of feed and food. This delivers consumer protection and effective, risk-based, and proportionate regulation and enforcement.

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for Chemical Hazards in feed and food. Chemical hazards in feed and food could include, but are not limited to:
-Food Contact Materials (FCM),
-Processing contaminants,
-Mycotoxins and plant toxins,
-Metals and nitrogenous compounds,
-Halogenated persistent organic pollutants,
-Flavourings.

Renewal: two-year optional extension until 2031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0459fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040124-2024
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

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£324,744 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
The FSA is entitled to extend the Contract by 2 years subject to giving notice in accordance with the terms of the Contract. See the Award Form and Core Terms of the Contract for more information.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
Post Town
South West London
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

FERA SCIENCE

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