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title: "Pesticide Residue Testing, Radiation Testing & Bacterial Testing"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON"
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# Pesticide Residue Testing, Radiation Testing & Bacterial Testing

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5095805e-02a8-41bb-95fb-da893793fb55

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hillingdon has awarded a contract titled "Pesticide Residue Testing, Radiation Testing & Bacterial Testing," valued at £593,000. This procurement falls under the industry category of food contamination protection services and is located at the London Heathrow Airport. The contract period commenced on 1 December 2021 and will conclude on 30 November 2024, with an option for the authority to extend for a further two years. This tender was conducted through an open procurement method, with the award notice published on 31 December 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food safety and contamination testing services. Companies with expertise in analysing pesticide residues, microbiological contaminants, and other food safety parameters will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the London Borough of Hillingdon specifically acknowledges their suitability for this contract, enhancing their growth potential in the public sector.

## Notice

The London Borough of Hillingdon is responsible for overseeing imported food and feed controls at its Imported Food Office located at London Heathrow Airport. European Community legislation requires imports of certain food and feed products to be introduced into the United Kingdom only via approved inspection facilities. The Imported Food Office at London Heathrow Airport is an approved inspection facility for both imports of products of animal origin, and those not of animal origin. The contract requires the analysis of imports of feed and food for the following contaminants: - Lot A - Pesticide residues - Lot B - Caesium-134 and Caesium-137 - Lot C - Microbiological contaminants - Lot D - Other Miscellaneous - Lot E - All of the above The London Borough of Hillingdon reserved the right to award some, all or none of the Lots shown above. The majority of imports that are examined by London Borough of Hillingdon Imported Food Officers are fresh, highly perishable products. The supplier will also be required to carry out analysis of samples submitted by the London Borough of Hillingdon Food Health and Safety Team for the purpose of enforcing the following legislation: a. Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (England) Regulations 2013 b. The Food Safety Act 1990 and regulations made thereunder c. The Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 d. any other legislation where it is agreed that the contractor has access to appropriate facilities and qualification to test the goods or samples. Contract Commencement- December 2021 The Contract is for an initial term of three (3) years extendable at Hillingdon's sole discretion for a further period of two (2) years extension, giving a total of five (5) years (the Term). Additional information: The London Borough of Hillingdon is not seeking expressions of interest in this project as this is an award notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22172750-8d4a-4076-88ef-ef7fab87e871 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £593,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £593,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON |
| Locality | UXBRIDGE |
| Post town | Southall |
| Postcode | UB8 1UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Electoral ward | Uxbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC ANAYST SCIENTIFIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90721300 - Food or feed contamination protection services

## Release History

- 31 Dec 2021 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22172750-8d4a-4076-88ef-ef7fab87e871

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22172750-8d4a-4076-88ef-ef7fab87e871
  31st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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