This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Oct 2024 at 15:51

Tender

16 May 2024 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has completed a procurement process for the establishment of National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) to manage testing of additives and food improvement agents in Northern Ireland. The contract focuses on research and development consultancy services within the UK, specifically classified under CPV code 73200000. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, leading to the awarding stage on 1 October 2024. This tender, awarded to the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES), will span four years, with an optional two-year extension, and an overall estimated contract value of £174,000.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, research and development, or consultancy within the food safety sector. Companies with robust experience in quality management, risk management, and project delivery are well-suited to this tender. Additionally, suppliers offering excellent value and technical expertise could benefit from further similar opportunities facilitated by the FSA, given its role as a national federal agency dedicated to public health and safety.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Additives and Food Improvement Agents Testing for Northern Ireland

Notice Description

The National Reference Laboratory(ies) for Feed Additives and Food Improvement Agents for Northern Ireland (NI) will play a vital role in protecting consumers from feeds containing harmful or unauthorised additives or from foods containing unauthorised Food Improvement Agents. 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 dual lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for one lot or both lots together; please provide details of any applicable discount for multiple awards within the Financial Template. <br/><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 Additives for use in Animal Nutrition <br/>Lot 2 NRL for Food Improvement Agents <br/><br/>This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension.<br/>The value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS174,000 for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.

Lot Information

2. Lot 1 NRL for Additives for use in Animal Nutrition

This project is to procure National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) for Northern Ireland (NI)

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 Food Improvement Agents

The National Reference Laboratory(ies) for Feed Additives and Food Improvement Agents for Northern Ireland (NI) will play a vital role in protecting consumers from feeds containing harmful or unauthorised additives or from foods containing unauthorised Food Improvement Agents. 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 dual lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for one lot or both lots together; please provide details of any applicable discount for multiple awards within the Financial Template.

The designated laboratory(ies) will carry out the provision of Services for the NRLs for NI for the following areas:
Lot 1 NRL for Additives for use in Animal Nutrition
Lot 2 NRL for Food Improvement Agents

This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension.
The value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS174,000 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045a34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035218-2024
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
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20241 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

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
LONDON
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES)

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