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title: "National Reference Laboratory for Parasites for Northern Ireland"
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# National Reference Laboratory for Parasites for Northern Ireland

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8367b94d-e531-4ef7-9992-3bc19958a943

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is seeking a supplier for the National Reference Laboratory for Parasites for Northern Ireland. This 4-year contract, with a possible 2-year extension, involves research and development services related to parasites in fish and meat. The tender is classified under research services and laboratory services. The contract value is estimated to be up to £180,000, with a tender deadline of 25th June 2024.

This opportunity created by the Food Standards Agency is well-suited for businesses that specialise in research and laboratory services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. This open procurement process is a chance for eligible businesses to grow by providing specialist advice and technical support to enhance food safety in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

The NRL for Parasites for NI will play a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of fish infected with parasites such as Anisakis and meat infected with parasites such as Trichinella and Echinococcus. The NRL will provide specialist advice as requested by the FSA and technical support to the NI enforcement process for food, feed and products thereof. The designated laboratory(ies) will carry out the provision of Services for the NRLs for NI for the following areas: * Lot 1 NRL for Parasites - Anisakis * Lot 2 NRL for Parasites - Trichinella and Echinococcus This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS180,000 for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e86e41-59ed-40ba-8c61-2bdeb557ff25 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 17 May 2024 at 07:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e86e41-59ed-40ba-8c61-2bdeb557ff25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e86e41-59ed-40ba-8c61-2bdeb557ff25
  17th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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