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title: "FS115005 / FS315019-Sanitary Surveys & Reviews for Bivalve Mollusc Harvesting"
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# FS115005 / FS315019-Sanitary Surveys & Reviews for Bivalve Mollusc Harvesting

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d80763a-a11d-4ee7-b0d5-adcdfc9fbcf8

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has successfully completed the procurement process for the tender titled "FS115005 / FS315019 - Sanitary Surveys & Reviews for Bivalve Mollusc Harvesting". This procurement, classified under research laboratory services, primarily serves the regions of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The tender was published on 14 November 2019, with the submission period concluding on 22 January 2020. The contract commenced on 1 April 2020 and is set to last until 31 March 2023. The procurement approach employed was an open procedure, allowing broad participation from suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) well-versed in food safety and aquatic sciences. Businesses specialising in sanitary evaluations, environmental assessments, and aquaculture services would find it beneficial to engage in similar contracts. The requirement for comprehensive sanitary surveys positions this opportunity favourably for companies focused on sustainable seafood practices and compliance with health regulations.

## Notice

FS115005 / FS315019 - Services for Delivery of Sanitary Surveys and Sanitary Survey Reviews for New and Existing Bivalve Mollusc Harvesting in England & Wales (Lot 1) and Northern Ireland (Lot 2)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef95d139-b68c-4a56-9b1f-d2ded7afca9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | AQUAFACT INTERNATIONAL SERVICES; CARNICUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2020 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef95d139-b68c-4a56-9b1f-d2ded7afca9d
- 20 Dec 2019 at 11:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1733a244-faab-4a45-acd9-ab7c9af4f05d
- 14 Nov 2019 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1733a244-faab-4a45-acd9-ab7c9af4f05d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef95d139-b68c-4a56-9b1f-d2ded7afca9d
  29th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1733a244-faab-4a45-acd9-ab7c9af4f05d
  20th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aedc4e08-f60f-4e66-88f7-9374729acc2b
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb6632cd-37be-4bcd-bb9c-b352f633e049
  n/a

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