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title: "Trichinella Testing of Feral Wild Boar"
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# Trichinella Testing of Feral Wild Boar

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b8ada0e-2050-4a81-b212-4d4698252895

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of Trichinella testing services for feral wild boar. The procurement falls under the laboratory services category (CPV: 71900000) and involves an open procedure above the threshold. The contract, valued at £133,482, spans from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2029. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in Wales and England. The award was published on 26 February 2025, and the contracting authority is located in York, YO1 7PR.

This tender presents an avenue for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in laboratory testing and veterinary diagnostics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with relevant expertise are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Engaging with the Food Standards Agency can foster long-term business relationships and provide exposure to further government contracting opportunities.

## Notice

The Agency requires the Supplier to provide a fully managed, high quality service for the provision of Trichinella testing services as defined in relevant European and UK legislation and further described in the Legal Framework for Trichinella (Appendix B) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) (Appendix C) for the period 1 December, 2024 to 30 November, 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17cbfd22-50fd-4dd7-85d2-8b443c1e4ff2 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,482 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,482 |
| 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 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17cbfd22-50fd-4dd7-85d2-8b443c1e4ff2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17cbfd22-50fd-4dd7-85d2-8b443c1e4ff2
  26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb3f5e08-9e59-46f4-9456-b8e2d214b31e
  C319706 - APHA Call off Agreement V1 - Redacted

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