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Chemical Testing for Northern Ireland

Food Standards Agency

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01 May 2025 at 14:30

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22 Nov 2024 at 15:53

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16 May 2024 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, based in York, is spearheading a procurement process entitled "Chemical Testing for Northern Ireland," falling under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, addresses the provision of National Reference Laboratory services in Northern Ireland for chemical and contaminant testing. It targets critical areas such as metals, nitrogenous compounds, processing contaminants, and halogenated persistent organic pollutants, structured as a multiple lot tender. The initial tender stage started on 16th May 2024, with contracts awarded by July 2024 and officially signed in August 2024. The successful completion of contracts with the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) marked the transition to the award stage, whereas the latest update on 1st May 2025 signifies an ongoing management phase.

This tender presents prime opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory testing services, particularly those with expertise in chemical and contaminant analysis. It is ideal for organisations that can provide comprehensive research and consultancy services focused on food and feed safety in alignment with the legislative requirements. The contract's duration, spanning up to six years with an optional extension, offers substantial prospects for sustained engagement and revenue generation. Companies equipped with robust quality management, project management, and relevant industry experience would be well-suited to capitalise on this procurement. Additionally, businesses committed to addressing themes like climate change and risk management will find strategic advantages in this tender. The project's scale and international scope suggest potential collaboration with or competition from entities like AGES, reinforcing the need for competitive bidding and strategic differentiation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chemical Testing for Northern Ireland

Notice Description

The National Reference Laboratory(ies) for Chemical and Contaminant Testing for Northern Ireland (NI) will play a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of food or feed contaminated with chemical contaminants such as metals, nitrogenous compounds, processing contaminants and halogenated persistent organic pollutants. The NRL will provide specialist advice as requested by the FSA and technical support to the NI enforcement process for food, feed and products thereof. <br/><br/>This is a multiple lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for all lots, several lots together or one lot.<br/>The designated laboratory(ies) will carry out the provision of Services for the NRLs for NI for the following areas: <br/>Lot 1 NRL for Metals and Nitrogenous Compounds in Feed and Food <br/>Lot 2 NRL for Processing Contaminants <br/>Lot 3 NRL for Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants <br/><br/>This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension.<br/>The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to b

Lot Information

2. Lot 1 NRL for Metals and Nitrogenous Compounds in Feed and Food

The National Reference Laboratory(ies) for Chemical and Contaminant Testing for Northern Ireland (NI) will play a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of food or feed contaminated with chemical contaminants such as metals, nitrogenous compounds, processing contaminants and halogenated persistent organic pollutants. The NRL will provide specialist advice as requested by the FSA and technical support to the NI enforcement process for food, feed and products thereof.

This is a multiple lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for all lots, several lots together or one lot.
The designated laboratory(ies) will carry out the provision of Services for the NRLs for NI for the following areas:
Lot 1 NRL for Metals and Nitrogenous Compounds in Feed and Food
Lot 2 NRL for Processing Contaminants
Lot 3 NRL for Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants

This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension.
The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS252,000 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.

Renewal: 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.

3. Lot 2 NRL for Processing Contaminants

The National Reference Laboratory(ies) for Chemical and Contaminant Testing for Northern Ireland (NI) will play a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of food or feed contaminated with chemical contaminants such as metals, nitrogenous compounds, processing contaminants and halogenated persistent organic pollutants. The NRL will provide specialist advice as requested by the FSA and technical support to the NI enforcement process for food, feed and products thereof.

This is a multiple lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for all lots, several lots together or one lot.
The designated laboratory(ies) will carry out the provision of Services for the NRLs for NI for the following areas:
Lot 1 NRL for Metals and Nitrogenous Compounds in Feed and Food
Lot 2 NRL for Processing Contaminants
Lot 3 NRL for Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants

This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension.
The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS252,000 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.

Renewal: 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.

4. Lot 3 NRL for Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants

Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) contaminants can be found in found in food and feed. They are toxic and persistent chemicals and their effects on human health include dermal toxicity, immunotoxicity, reproductive effects and teratogenicity, endocrine disruption and carcinogenicity. They are present in the environment, especially from pollution events and there are concerns around negative human health effects from long-term exposure to even the smallest amounts of Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Examples include PCBs and dioxins, brominated and fluorinated persistent contaminants such as flame retardants.

Renewal: 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 Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045a2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018453-2025
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

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
£40,434 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 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
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Food Standards Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Postcode Area
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

Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES)

Further Information

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