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title: "FS516010-6 National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology"
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# FS516010-6 National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b410557-b684-4a68-b310-7708a9eb1af3

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has published a tender for the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology. This multiple-lot tender covers areas like Antimicrobial Resistance, Campylobacter, and more. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 22nd December 2022. The contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2027. The tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs and falls under the research and development services category.

This tender by The Food Standards Agency presents an opportunity for businesses to bid for contracts related to microbiology services. Companies offering expertise in microbiology testing and analysis, particularly in food safety, would be well-suited to compete. The tender allows for bidding on multiple lots or individual lots, providing flexibility for interested suppliers. The contract period spans several years, offering a stable opportunity for growth and business planning.

## Notice

This is a multiple lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for all lots, several lots or one lot; please provide details of any applicable discount for multiple awards within the Financial Template. The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology for the following areas in food: - Lot 1 - NRL for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - Lot 2 - NRL for Campylobacter - Lot 3 - NRL for Coagulase positive Staphylococci, including Staphylococccus aureus - Lot 4 - NRL for Escherichia coli, including Shiga-toxin producing E.coli (STEC) - Lot 5 - NRL for Listeria monocytogenes - Lot 6 - NRL for the analysis and testing of Zoonoses (Salmonella)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aef5331-79f6-4bf4-a7c7-9777b9456a19 |
| 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 | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2022 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aef5331-79f6-4bf4-a7c7-9777b9456a19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aef5331-79f6-4bf4-a7c7-9777b9456a19
  8th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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