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Lough Neagh Sampling Plan - 2025-2026 (Green Water)

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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06 Aug 2025 at 15:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom, has recently completed the award stage of its procurement process with the "Lough Neagh Sampling Plan - 2025-2026." This contract is centred around assessing cyanotoxins in fish from Lough Neagh to ensure ongoing food and feed safety. The procurement was conducted directly, bypassing open competition due to it being below the threshold. Greenwater, located in Florida, United States, has been contracted as the supplier for laboratory services. The sampling programme commenced on 1st May 2025 and is slated to end on 31st March 2026, with the contract valued at USD 84,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in laboratory and environmental testing services. Particularly, larger firms with expertise in chemical analysis and a track record in international operations will find this an excellent opportunity to leverage their capabilities. Companies operating within the environmental sciences and safety sectors could gain valuable experience and recognition by partaking in such high-stakes contracts, potentially opening doors for future large-scale government collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lough Neagh Sampling Plan - 2025-2026 (Green Water)

Notice Description

Lough Neagh Sampling Plan - 2025-2026 The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is commissioning a 2025/26 sampling programme to assess the presence and levels of cyanotoxins in fish harvested from Lough Neagh. This follows findings from the 2024/25 programme, which identified microcystins in edible fish flesh and anatoxins in viscera, both of which pose significant health risks. The continued sampling is essential to build on existing scientific evidence, monitor toxin trends, and ensure food and feed safety advice remains current. The programme will focus on seven commercially harvested fish species, including pike, due to its potential for higher toxin bioaccumulation. Samples will be tested by GreenWater Laboratories he date recorded as the signed date in this UK 7 notice is incorrect. The correct signed date is 09/07/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046652-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

GREENWATER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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