--- title: "Additives and Food Improvement Agents Testing for Northern Ireland" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-12110f28-7d9a-4f77-b2e4-7eea4a020bd3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12110f28-7d9a-4f77-b2e4-7eea4a020bd3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12110f28-7d9a-4f77-b2e4-7eea4a020bd3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12110f28-7d9a-4f77-b2e4-7eea4a020bd3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2024-05-16" --- # Additives and Food Improvement Agents Testing for Northern Ireland Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12110f28-7d9a-4f77-b2e4-7eea4a020bd3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12110f28-7d9a-4f77-b2e4-7eea4a020bd3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12110f28-7d9a-4f77-b2e4-7eea4a020bd3.json) ## Summary The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders for the provision of laboratory services in Northern Ireland for Additives and Food Improvement Agents testing. This dual lot tender offers a 4-year contract with an optional 2-year extension, estimated to be worth up to £174,000. The procurement method for this open procedure above threshold tender involves bidders submitting their bids by the deadline of June 24, 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in research and development services, laboratory services, and related consultancy services to compete for the contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Interested parties can register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. For further queries or assistance, they can contact the Helpdesk by phone at 0800 9956035 or via email at support-health@atamis.co.uk. ## Notice The National Reference Laboratory(ies) for Feed Additives and Food Improvement Agents for Northern Ireland (NI) will play a vital role in protecting consumers from feeds containing harmful or unauthorised additives or from foods containing unauthorised Food Improvement Agents. 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 dual lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for one lot or both lots together; please provide details of any applicable discount for multiple awards within the Financial Template. The designated laboratory(ies) will carry out the provision of Services for the NRLs for NI for the following areas: Lot 1 NRL for Additives for use in Animal Nutrition Lot 2 NRL for Food Improvement Agents This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS174,000 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/7d3f46e7-c6c2-41de-9255-35d465daa2fc | | 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 | 16 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 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 | £174,000 | | 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 - 16 May 2024 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d3f46e7-c6c2-41de-9255-35d465daa2fc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d3f46e7-c6c2-41de-9255-35d465daa2fc 16th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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