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title: "FS101211 Sampling Analysis & Collection"
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# FS101211 Sampling Analysis & Collection

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ece2c33-b773-4a41-8a4d-a621051073a3

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is procuring sampling and radiological analysis services for foods in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The tender, titled "FS101211 Sampling Analysis & Collection," falls under the category of research and development services. The contract is awarded through a selective procurement method with a value of £3,721,518.53. The contract period starts on January 1, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing research and development services, especially those in the radiological analysis industry, to compete for a contract with the Food Standards Agency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The contract is aimed at supporting the RIFE (Radioactivity in Food and Environment) report with data generated from sampling and radiological analysis of foods.

## Notice

1. Our programme of radiological work consists of two areas: a. Radiological Sampling and Analysis FS102066S (this tender) b. Radioactivity in Food and Environment (RIFE) Reporting FS102066R (not part of this tender) 2. The aim of this contract is to appoint a contractor for sampling and radiological analysis of foods in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The data generated will be part of the RIFE (Radioactivity in Food and Environment) report.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b7bbde-b5eb-4387-ab4f-51727227a0e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,721,518 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,721,518 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEFAS - CENTRE FOR FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE AND SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2023 at 11:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b7bbde-b5eb-4387-ab4f-51727227a0e3
- 9 Feb 2023 at 11:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b7bbde-b5eb-4387-ab4f-51727227a0e3
- 2 Feb 2023 at 16:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b7bbde-b5eb-4387-ab4f-51727227a0e3
- 30 Jan 2023 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b7bbde-b5eb-4387-ab4f-51727227a0e3
- 13 Jul 2022 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/332606dd-52dd-4420-9e0c-3f40c29725df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b7bbde-b5eb-4387-ab4f-51727227a0e3
  9th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/332606dd-52dd-4420-9e0c-3f40c29725df
  13th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5717de54-2836-4200-9db9-12353f1b5527
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a128a7ef-d0e7-4602-92bc-dca1631bf88b
  n/a

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