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title: "UKAS Pilot Assessment of Non-targeted Methods"
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# UKAS Pilot Assessment of Non-targeted Methods

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0936adfb-2b69-4239-b51c-f0cd713fab4b

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract to UKAS for the project titled "UKAS Pilot Assessment of Non-targeted Methods" in the Research and Development services on security and defence materials category. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period runs from 17th August 2023 to 31st March 2024. The tender closed on 14th August 2023, with a contract value of 50,741 GBP.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory testing sector to engage with the Food Standards Agency in York, United Kingdom. Companies with expertise in ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and UKAS Lab 13 conformity assessment requirements are well-suited to compete in this specialised procurement process. The project aims to enhance consistency and confidence in non-targeted authenticity testing of food/feed through assessment and accreditation of laboratory testing methods, creating a niche market for qualified suppliers.

## Notice

We require the service of UKAS, our National Accreditation body, to assist the FSA in developing capability and assurance in UK laboratories to improve consistency and confidence in the reporting of non-targeted authenticity testing of food/feed. In order to assure the results from non-targeted methods, an innovative process is required to assess and accredit laboratory testing against conformity assessment requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and UKAS Lab 13 for expressing opinions and interpretations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d40613eb-b892-4656-baca-d59ae4edcfdf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,471 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,741 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UKAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2023 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d40613eb-b892-4656-baca-d59ae4edcfdf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d40613eb-b892-4656-baca-d59ae4edcfdf
  29th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13953419-66b6-42f0-b64f-5d3f75c4175a
  Short_Form_Contract UKAS - signed by UKAS 21.8.23_Redacted

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