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title: "C300651: Northern Ireland Fish Testing"
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# C300651: Northern Ireland Fish Testing

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78e473ed-30e7-4892-8951-3cdf7a7b3159

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract titled "C300651: Northern Ireland Fish Testing" under the industry category of laboratory services. This contract involves carrying out varying tests on fish species and providing reports based on a sampling plan. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, with the tender process concluding on the 31st of July 2024 and the contract commencing on the 1st of August 2024. The contract is scheduled to end on the 31st of March 2025. The delivery addresses include Northern Ireland and the headquarters of the Food Standards Agency in York, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of GBP 106,416.80.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory testing services to expand their operations and establish a relationship with a key regulatory agency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete due to the nature of the procurement. Wageningen Food Safety Research, the awarded supplier, will perform the testing services, highlighting the requirement for expertise in food safety and laboratory testing processes.

## Notice

Following a sampling plan, the supplier is required to carry out differing tests on fish species and provide reports on the work carried out and the outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89aaa4c1-8b94-4b11-931e-9138de8afead |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,416 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,416 |
| 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAGENINGEN FOOD SAFETY RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89aaa4c1-8b94-4b11-931e-9138de8afead

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89aaa4c1-8b94-4b11-931e-9138de8afead
  12th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8bad2871-5ffd-461a-805d-699ee43e3c03
  WFSR - FSA Contract 2024. REDACTED

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