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title: "FS616027 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Marine Biotoxins"
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# FS616027 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Marine Biotoxins

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ef5fd9b-9c4c-4152-91a8-ba71bef03a39

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "FS616027 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Marine Biotoxins" is initiated by the Food Standards organisation to fulfil the UK's legal obligation for appointing National Reference Laboratories for food safety. This contract is classified under Research and Development Services, with a total value of £146,000, and it employs a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The contract period is set from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2019, with the tender closing date having been 8th February 2017. The service is applicable across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, Yorkshire, London, and Wales.

This opportunity can significantly enhance business growth for organisations specialising in research and development services related to food safety and environmental science. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in marine biotoxins and related consultancy services, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. By engaging with the Food Standards organisation and contributing to national food safety initiatives, these businesses can expand their market presence and establish valuable partnerships.

## Notice

The UK has a legal obligation (through adopting the Official Food and Feed Controls Regulations 2009) to appoint National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) to aid the work of the EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs). The work of the NRLs is driven by the programme of the respective EURLs. It is a statutory requirement to have NRLs for the corresponding EURL work areas. Core functions and duties of the appointed NRLS are cited in Article 33 of the EC Regulation 882/2004. It is also the role of the NRLs to provide advice and support to the enforcement laboratories and the Competent Authorities to ensure a harmonised approach to food enforcement in the EU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e3d4e0-0766-43e3-9c80-4e0e85acb446 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £146,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £146,000 |
| 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 | FOOD STANDARDS |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2017 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e3d4e0-0766-43e3-9c80-4e0e85acb446

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e3d4e0-0766-43e3-9c80-4e0e85acb446
  26th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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