Planning

Provision of Laboratory Testing for the Imported Food Office

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

18 Mar 2026 at 08:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Mar 2026 at 13:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of laboratory testing services for its Imported Food Office located at London Heathrow Airport. Currently in the planning stage, this tender involves analysing imports of feed and food for various contaminants, including pesticide residues, microbiological contaminants, and mycotoxins. The buyer, a sub-central government public authority, invites interested parties to participate in pre-market engagement by submitting a questionnaire before the deadline on 27th March 2026. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method will follow an open procedure, with the estimated tender publication date set for 23rd March 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2026, spanning a period of four years with potential renewal options, bringing opportunities for collaboration until 2032. The total gross contract value is anticipated to be £2,520,000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations with expertise in laboratory services and contaminant analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract well-suited given its open procedure and suitability criteria. Industries specialising in laboratory services for food safety and quality assurance could find lucrative opportunities here, especially those based or operating within close proximity to London Heathrow Airport. Eligible companies can leverage their technical capabilities and strategic positioning to enhance service delivery, thereby fostering greater engagement in a prestigious location with substantial government collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Laboratory Testing for the Imported Food Office

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hillingdon intends to procure a service for the PROVISION OF LABORATORY TESTING FOR THE IMPORTED FOOD OFFICE Pre-market engagement The London Borough of Hillingdon are looking for a supplier or suppliers that can analyse imports of feed and food for the following contaminants: A. Pesticide residues (fresh produce) B. Microbiological contaminants C. Mycotoxins D. Other Miscellaneous The London Borough of Hillingdon is responsible for overseeing imported food and feed controls at its Imported Food Office located at London Heathrow Airport. Legislation requires imports of certain food and feed products to be introduced into Great Britain only via approved inspection facilities. The Imported Food Office at London Heathrow Airport is an approved inspection facility for both imports of products of animal origin, and those not of animal origin.

Planning Information

To participate in our Pre-Market Engagement exercise please email to the following: jgasparette@hillingdon.gov.uk Please quote "Pesticide Analyses - market engagement" in the email title. (do not include any marking material) You will then be sent a short market engagement questionnaire, please then complete and return this by the stated deadline in the questionnaire. We would encourage all interested parties to register for free at https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ where this opportunity will be advertised in due course.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024334-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Further Information

Notice Documents

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