Award

PROVISION OF PUBLIC ANALYST SERVICES

ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2025 at 15:49

Tender

23 Jan 2025 at 17:38

Summary of the contracting process

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council (the 'Council'), representing the eleven Northern Ireland Councils within Environmental Health Northern Ireland (EHNI), initiated a contracting process to procure Public Analyst Services with the procurement ID FI/PRO/TEN/576. The tender is classified under the Composition and Purity Testing and Analysis Services sector with the CPV code 71610000 and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract commenced on 21 March 2025 with Eurofins Food Testing Ireland Ltd as the awarded supplier. The procurement process, which started on 25 January 2025, progressed through various stages including tendering and awarding, with the tender submission deadline being 25 February 2025.

The procurement for Public Analyst Services provides significant opportunities for businesses capable of food sampling, analysis, and reporting. This contract favours companies that offer comprehensive lab testing services, expert technical advice, and support, including court appearances and site visits. Businesses in the analytical services industry or those involved in detailed purity and composition testing are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The potential for contract extension, based on performance and review for an additional 24 months, offers substantial revenue generation and business growth for the successful service provider.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

PROVISION OF PUBLIC ANALYST SERVICES

Notice Description

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council ('the Council') on behalf of Environmental Health Northern Ireland (EHNI), which represents the eleven Northern Ireland(NI) Councils, wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider for the provision of Public Analyst Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for the provision of a public analyst service, which includes, but is not limited to, the following key requirements: * Collection of samples from the Council as part of a planned food sampling programme; * Analysis and reporting on samples collected (individual samples and batches), drafting survey protocols and reports to the Council in accordance with the set turnaround times; * Providing professional advice and support regarding the service as required i.e. court appearances, site visits, technical advice.

Options: Option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d5df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011193-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS BOROUGH COUNCIL

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL

MID ULSTER DISTRICT COUNCIL

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02894463113

Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 2UB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Springfarm
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROFINS FOOD TESTING IRELAND

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04d5df-2025-03-25T15:49:56Z",
    "date": "2025-03-25T15:49:56Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-04d5df",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "FI/PRO/TEN/576",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "PROVISION OF PUBLIC ANALYST SERVICES",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "71610000",
            "description": "Composition and purity testing and analysis services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council ('the Council') on behalf of Environmental Health Northern Ireland (EHNI), which represents the eleven Northern Ireland(NI) Councils, wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider for the provision of Public Analyst Services.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "This Contract is for the provision of a public analyst service, which includes, but is not limited to, the following key requirements: * Collection of samples from the Council as part of a planned food sampling programme; * Analysis and reporting on samples collected (individual samples and batches), drafting survey protocols and reports to the Council in accordance with the set turnaround times; * Providing professional advice and support regarding the service as required i.e. court appearances, site visits, technical advice.",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 720
                },
                "hasRenewal": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": true,
                "options": {
                    "description": "Option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review."
                },
                "status": "cancelled",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Service Delivery Proposals",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "60"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "40"
                        }
                    ]
                }
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKN"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKN"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission",
            "written"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/",
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-02-25T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-02-25T12:01:00Z"
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2025-02-25T12:01:00Z"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-60275",
            "name": "Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Antrim",
                "region": "UKN0D",
                "postalCode": "BT41 2UB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk",
                "url": "https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY",
                        "description": "Regional or local authority"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-136198",
            "name": "Ards and North Down Borough Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ards and North Down Borough Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Town Hall, The Castle",
                "locality": "Bangor",
                "region": "UKN09",
                "postalCode": "BT21 4BT",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-78987",
            "name": "Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre, PO Box 66, Lakeview Road",
                "locality": "Craigavon",
                "region": "UKN07",
                "postalCode": "BT64 1AL",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-136199",
            "name": "Belfast City Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Belfast City Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Belfast City Hall",
                "locality": "Belfast",
                "region": "UKN06",
                "postalCode": "BT1 5GS",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-136200",
            "name": "Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Civic Headquarters, Cloonavin, 66 Portstewart Road",
                "locality": "Coleraine",
                "region": "UKN0C",
                "postalCode": "BT52 1EY",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-561",
            "name": "Derry City and Strabane District Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Derry City and Strabane District Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Council Offices, 98 Strand Road",
                "locality": "Derry",
                "region": "UKN0A",
                "postalCode": "BT48 7NN",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-78989",
            "name": "Fermanagh and Omagh District Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Fermanagh and Omagh District Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Townhall, 2 Townhall Street",
                "locality": "Enniskillen",
                "region": "UKN0G",
                "postalCode": "BT74 7BA",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-78990",
            "name": "Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Island Civic Centre, Lagan Valley Island, The Island",
                "locality": "Lisburn",
                "region": "UKN0E",
                "postalCode": "BT27 4RL",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-136201",
            "name": "Mid and East Antrim Borough Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Mid and East Antrim Borough Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street",
                "locality": "Ballymena",
                "region": "UKN0F",
                "postalCode": "BT43 5EJ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-78991",
            "name": "Mid Ulster District Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Mid Ulster District Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Dungannon Office, Circular Road",
                "locality": "Dungannon",
                "region": "UKN0B",
                "postalCode": "BT71 6DT",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-136202",
            "name": "Newry, Mourne and Down District Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Newry, Mourne and Down District Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "District Council Offices O'Hagan House Monaghan Row",
                "locality": "Newry",
                "region": "UKN08",
                "postalCode": "BT35 8DJ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-17576",
            "name": "Royal Courts of Justice - High Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Royal Courts of Justice - High Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Belfast",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-36168",
            "name": "Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "50 Stiles Way",
                "locality": "Antrim",
                "region": "UKN0D",
                "postalCode": "BT41 2UB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 02894463113",
                "email": "procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY",
                        "description": "Regional or local authority"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-141708",
            "name": "Eurofins Food Testing Ireland Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Eurofins Food Testing Ireland Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Dublin",
                "region": "IE061",
                "countryName": "Ireland"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-36168",
        "name": "Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council"
    },
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "011193-2025-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "title": "PROVISION OF PUBLIC ANALYST SERVICES",
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-141708",
                    "name": "Eurofins Food Testing Ireland Ltd"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "011193-2025-1",
            "awardID": "011193-2025-1",
            "title": "PROVISION OF PUBLIC ANALYST SERVICES",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 3100000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-03-21T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            }
        ]
    }
}