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title: "Call for Competition FS101210 Radioactivity Food Environment (RIFE) Report"
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# Call for Competition FS101210 Radioactivity Food Environment (RIFE) Report

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-416f0932-1b41-4e49-81a3-7a568251c3db

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is conducting an open procurement process for the "Call for Competition FS101210 Radioactivity Food Environment (RIFE) Report." This project falls under the category of research and development services, and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with submissions due by 18 August 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2023 and conclude on 31 March 2026. The total estimated value of the contract is £1 GBP.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring, consultancy services, or related research fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project requires a contractor who can demonstrate effective project management skills and deliver comprehensive reporting on food safety in relation to radioactivity. Companies with experience in data gathering, analysis, and environmental regulations will find this tender particularly relevant.

## Notice

Call for Competition FS101210 Radioactivity Food Environment (RIFE) Report The environment agencies and the FSA manage an annual monitoring programme, which gathers data on the levels of radioactivity in food, and the environment (RIFE) (air, water, sediment, gamma dose rate, etc.). These, together with the most up to date habits data, are then used to conduct retrospective dose assessments to check that radiation dose to members of the public, as a result of authorised discharges, are within legal limits. The assessment and report are critical to the FSA's strategic aim that food in UK is safe to eat. The contractor (or lead contractor in the case of a consortium bid) should demonstrate an organisational project management culture and individual project management qualifications or equivalent experience such that they can successfully deliver this project on time and budget.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b593c7-6d70-4c7f-b666-88037a49b11f |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2022 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b593c7-6d70-4c7f-b666-88037a49b11f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b593c7-6d70-4c7f-b666-88037a49b11f
  13th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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