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National Reference Laboratory for Feed and Food Additives

Food Standards Agency

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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31 Jan 2025 at 20:46

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05 Jun 2024 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has completed the procurement process for the National Reference Laboratory for Feed and Food Additives, a contract awarded to Fera Science Limited. This contract, classified under Research and Development Services (CPV: 73000000), covers the provision of services necessary for the UK National Reference Laboratory's operations in feed and food additives. The contract initiation was dated 31st January 2025, with the services commencing on 1st April 2025 and running until 31st March 2029, with an option for a two-year extension. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with the FSA based in York, managing the tender process which followed the legal framework established by the EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the research and development field, particularly those specialising in laboratory services and food safety. Companies with expertise in developing standard testing methods and providing consultancy can greatly benefit from participating in such contracts, as it allows them to gain recognition and build a robust portfolio in regulated sectors. Fera Science Limited, as the awarded supplier, demonstrates how businesses can leverage such opportunities to secure significant public contracts and foster growth by contributing to vital national initiatives in food safety enforcement and consumer protection.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Reference Laboratory for Feed and Food Additives

Notice Description

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK NRL for feed and food additives. The contract will be delivered over four years, starting 1st April 2025, to end 31st March 2029. There will be an optional 2-year extension that can be enacted by variation.

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 safety. 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 NRL for feed and food additives.

Renewal: two-year optional extension until 2031

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046d98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003391-2025
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£382,503 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20251 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
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
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

Fera Science Limited

Further Information

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