Tender

National Reference Laboratory for Parasites for Northern Ireland

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

17 May 2024 at 07:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has issued a tender for a 4-year contract to establish a National Reference Laboratory for Parasites in Northern Ireland. The contract covers research and development services related to parasites in fish and meat. The total value of the contract is estimated to be between £0 - £180,000, with an optional 2-year extension. The contract period starts on April 1, 2025, and ends on March 31, 2029. The tender deadline is June 25, 2024, with bids to be submitted electronically or in writing. The contracting authority will evaluate bids and open them through the e-procurement site Atamis.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for companies specializing in research laboratory services, consultancy, and related services in the food industry. The successful bidder will support the Food Standards Agency by providing specialist advice and technical support in monitoring parasites in food products. Companies with expertise in laboratory services and a focus on consumer protection through food safety are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract includes the possibility of a 2-year extension, offering long-term business prospects for the winning supplier.

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Notice Title

National Reference Laboratory for Parasites for Northern Ireland

Notice Description

The NRL for Parasites for NI will play a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of fish infected with parasites such as Anisakis and meat infected with parasites such as Trichinella and Echinococcus. 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/>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 Parasites - Anisakis <br/>* Lot 2 NRL for Parasites - Trichinella and Echinococcus <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 - PS180,000 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 Parasites - Anisakis

The NRL for Parasites for NI will play a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of fish infected with parasites such as Anisakis and meat infected with parasites such as Trichinella and Echinococcus. 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.
The designated laboratory(ies) will carry out the provision of Services for the NRLs for NI for the following areas:
* Lot 1 NRL for Parasites - Anisakis
* Lot 2 NRL for Parasites - Trichinella and Echinococcus

This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension.
The value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS180,000 for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.

Renewal: two-year optional extension until 2031.

3. Lot 2 NRL for Parasites - Trichinella and Echinococcus

The NRL for Parasites for NI will play a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of fish infected with parasites such as Anisakis and meat infected with parasites such as Trichinella and Echinococcus. 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.
The designated laboratory(ies) will carry out the provision of Services for the NRLs for NI for the following areas:
* Lot 1 NRL for Parasites - Anisakis
* Lot 2 NRL for Parasites - Trichinella and Echinococcus

This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension.
The value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS180,000 for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.

Renewal: two-year optional extension until 2031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045a41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015643-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
FSA Commercial
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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