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Supply of Co-ordination of transportation of FSA OC 2025

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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05 Jun 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Co-ordination of transportation of FSA OC 2025" project. This initiative, operating in the services category, focuses on coordinating the transport of FSA Official Control samples, specifically wild caught fishery products, to EU Official Laboratories for analysis and reporting. The procurement process adopted a direct method, bypassing competition due to its below-threshold classification. The contract, awarded to Eurofins Food Testing Ireland Ltd, is active from 6th June 2025 through to 31st March 2028, with an optional extension of two years available until 2030. The contract value stands at £130,000 net, with a gross value of £156,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in logistical support and laboratory analysis within the food standards sector. Although the contract has already been awarded, similar future opportunities might appeal to companies that can ensure efficient and compliant transport and testing of food samples. Businesses that specialise in research laboratory services, particularly those familiar with compliance and regulatory requirements within the UK and EU, would do well to watch for similar tenders. The demand for expert handling of food safety and testing procedures means that businesses with existing relationships in the public sector and robust logistic frameworks will be ideally suited to seize growth opportunities in forthcoming related contracts.

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Notice Title

Supply of Co-ordination of transportation of FSA OC 2025

Notice Description

A contract has been put in place for the Supply of Co-ordination of transportation of FSA Official Control samples (wild caught fishery products) for analysis at EU Official Laboratories and the subsequent reporting of Official Control results for Food Standards Agency Northern Ireland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0543ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030381-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
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

EUROFINS FOOD TESTING IRELAND

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