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title: "FS515004 Collection and delivery of official control samples of water and shellfish flesh from Belfast and Larne Loughs"
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# FS515004 Collection and delivery of official control samples of water and shellfish flesh from Belfast and Larne Loughs

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f7f02ae-856a-40cf-919b-b3f7749c80cb

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the "Collection and delivery of official control samples of water and shellfish flesh from Belfast and Larne Loughs" to JON ERSKINE BOAT CHARTERS. The contract, valued at £84,000 GBP, has a contract period starting on 1st April 2023 and ending on 31st March 2025. This procurement falls under the 'Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products' category. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action (below threshold), with the tender closing on 9th March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, specifically those involved in collection and delivery services related to water and shellfish products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties should note the contract period and take into account the location for delivery, including various territories and the United Kingdom, as specified in the tender document.

## Notice

Collection and Delivery of Official Control Samples of Water and Shellfish Flesh from Belfast and Larne Loughs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/639128d3-33fb-4041-9678-d04cad83c382 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,000 |
| 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 | JON ERSKINE BOAT CHARTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2023 at 10:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/639128d3-33fb-4041-9678-d04cad83c382
- 23 Mar 2023 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/639128d3-33fb-4041-9678-d04cad83c382

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/639128d3-33fb-4041-9678-d04cad83c382
  24th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/995fdfd7-aaf0-4888-9205-858a9cbb5433
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