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title: "FS616035 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Feed Additives"
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# FS616035 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Feed Additives

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-839fcd57-9308-4178-8ccf-1e8b856d60c2

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "FS616035 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Feed Additives" is being conducted by The Food Standards Agency, based in York, England. This tender falls under the category of research laboratory services and is currently in the active tender stage, which will be open until 11th February 2021. The contract period for the successful bidder will commence on 1st April 2021 and extend until 31st March 2025. It employs an open procurement method, allowing any qualifying organisation to submit a bid.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory services and regulatory compliance within the agri-food sector. Businesses equipped to handle safety standards in feed additives, conduct scientific evaluations, and implement analytical methods will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, thereby contributing to the maintenance of food safety and quality across Great Britain.

## Notice

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Feed Additives in the following areas: 1. NRL Service: to maintain safety standards of feed additives by coordinating and supporting the network of official feed laboratories in the UK. The NRL provides advice and support on methods of official control testing, ensuring the delivery of risk-based and food/feed enforcement to protect consumers. 2. Feed additives regulated product authorisation: is an essential part of the agri-sector. Feed additives may not be put on the market without pre-market authorisation. From 1st January 2021, the Food Standards Agency will provide the function for feed additive authorisations, which will only be granted after a scientific evaluation demonstrating the efficacy of the additive and the absence of harmful effects to human and animal health, and to the environment and an evaluation of the method of analysis. The successful contractor will be required to perform this complementary work for Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) by evaluating the analytical method for detection and quantification as proposed by the applicant for the authorisation of the feed additive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b0cfa1-34b1-4e01-afde-9cae4bc73d7a |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2021 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b0cfa1-34b1-4e01-afde-9cae4bc73d7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b0cfa1-34b1-4e01-afde-9cae4bc73d7a
  8th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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