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title: "FS430412 Auditing of Plastic Recyclers (Food Contact Materials)"
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# FS430412 Auditing of Plastic Recyclers (Food Contact Materials)

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09b879db-e55b-4fbb-a9be-d61fc6780235

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders for the project titled "FS430412 Auditing of Plastic Recyclers (Food Contact Materials)" to conduct audits of recycling plants in the UK that process recycled plastics intended for food contact applications. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 30 March 2021. The anticipated commencement date for the auditing work is April 30, 2021, and the contract will run until April 30, 2026. This tender is classified under the CPV code 73000000, which encompasses research and development services, with a specific focus on environmental auditing.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth for companies involved in environmental auditing, consultancy, and research and development services, especially those that are SMEs or VCSEs. With the growing emphasis on recycling standards and food safety, businesses with expertise in auditing recycling processes and compliance with environmental regulations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender allows for potential long-term engagement and stability, as the awarded contract covers a five-year period.

## Notice

Tenders are invited to carry out audits of recycling plants in the UK where recycled plastic will be placed on the market for use in food contact applications. Auditing will need to commence after the European Commission publishes its authorisation decisions for processes placing recycled plastic onto the EU market. The earliest the work will be required to start is in July 2021, although we cannot rule out a delay and would like to bring this to the attention of prospective applicants. Audits will be carried out initially on the basis of one audit per site per year, with the repeat frequency of auditing based on the success of previous audits. Sites that do not pass their initial audit will require a follow-up visit within a period of 28 calendar days for them to address issues raised in the first visit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186d7422-2b11-4c75-b968-05c4819ee7df |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2021 at 08:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186d7422-2b11-4c75-b968-05c4819ee7df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186d7422-2b11-4c75-b968-05c4819ee7df
  26th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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