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title: "Development, Validation and Implementation of a New Method of Analysis for Ethylene Oxide in Sesame Seeds"
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# Development, Validation and Implementation of a New Method of Analysis for Ethylene Oxide in Sesame Seeds

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f6951c0-856a-4eea-b3b9-f9e0a8ca4ee1

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive, located in Bootle, England, has successfully completed a public procurement process for the "Development, Validation and Implementation of a New Method of Analysis for Ethylene Oxide in Sesame Seeds." This procurement falls under the laboratory services industry and was initiated as a tender. The contract was awarded on 22nd July 2021, with a total value of £17,000 and an execution period from 29th July 2021 to 28th February 2022. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 29th June 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those capable of developing analytical methods for food safety. Companies with expertise in laboratory testing, food safety analysis, or related fields would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The successful delivery of this service contributes not only to public health but also offers avenues for growth in the niche market of food safety testing, highlighting the importance of robust laboratory services in safeguarding consumer health.

## Notice

Successful delivery of this service will allow the UK reference laboratory to test for etheylene oxide in foodstuffs to protect the UK population from the consuption of tainted products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f639d243-bbf7-4064-b6a6-3c215354ca75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,000 |
| 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 | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 13:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f639d243-bbf7-4064-b6a6-3c215354ca75
- 17 May 2022 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f639d243-bbf7-4064-b6a6-3c215354ca75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f639d243-bbf7-4064-b6a6-3c215354ca75
  17th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a26334c6-0925-4ae5-94f9-b7a34657ff23

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