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title: "Materials and Articles in Contact with Food for Northern Ireland"
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# Materials and Articles in Contact with Food for Northern Ireland

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02327693-6904-447b-8e86-cf50b01db2d7

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders for the procurement of Materials and Articles in Contact with Food for Northern Ireland. This 4-year contract, with a possible 2-year extension, is valued between £0 - £90,000. The tender is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services to protect consumers from potential food contamination. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with a tender period ending on July 9, 2024. The contract period is set to run from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029, benefiting SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender from the Food Standards Agency provides an opportunity for businesses operating in research laboratory services and specialist consultancy to participate. The invitation to tender is tailored to organisations willing to contribute to food safety in Northern Ireland, with specialised expertise in handling food contact materials. Businesses interested in providing expertise to enhance food safety practices and support the National Reference Laboratory functions should consider engaging in this procurement process.

## Notice

The National Reference Laboratory for Materials and Articles in Contact with Food for Northern Ireland (NI) will play a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of food or feed contaminated with chemicals contained within food contact materials. The NRL will provide specialist advice as requested by the FSA and technical support to the NI enforcement process for food, feed and products thereof. This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS90,000 for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76dcaf5-81f3-48bf-93d8-8d1c39c0006c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 17 May 2024 at 07:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76dcaf5-81f3-48bf-93d8-8d1c39c0006c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76dcaf5-81f3-48bf-93d8-8d1c39c0006c
  17th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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