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title: "NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Parasites - Trichinella and Echinococcus"
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# NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Parasites - Trichinella and Echinococcus

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61d3345e-a4b4-4ea3-9b9e-c07882ea79ad

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, has awarded a contract titled "NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Parasites - Trichinella and Echinococcus". This procurement falls within the research laboratory services industry category and was conducted via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The contract commenced on 1st April 2021 and will be active until 31st March 2025, with a total contract value of £266,908.32. The opportunity for suppliers was available until the tender period closed on 4th February 2021.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory services and food safety. Engaging in the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for parasites such as Trichinella and Echinococcus could foster growth in businesses focused on food safety testing, public health, and research laboratory services. Suppliers with relevant expertise in parasitic research within the food industry would find themselves well-positioned to benefit from such contracts.

## Notice

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Parasites for the following areas in food: - Trichinella and Echinococcus parasites

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228647e7-22f2-4ec1-843b-f5cae1ef1440 |
| 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 | 26 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £266,908 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £266,908 |
| 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 | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 26 May 2021 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228647e7-22f2-4ec1-843b-f5cae1ef1440

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228647e7-22f2-4ec1-843b-f5cae1ef1440
  26th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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