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title: "FS616027 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY NRL for Marine Biotoxins"
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# FS616027 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY NRL for Marine Biotoxins

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85acf995-8242-4dc2-946b-0f227721c12f

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has completed a tender process titled "FS616027 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY NRL for Marine Biotoxins," which falls under the category of research laboratory services. The procurement, characterised as a restricted tender, has been finalised with a value of £261,295, aiming to provide essential services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Marine Biotoxins. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2021 and will continue until 31st March 2025. The procurement process has taken place in various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, with the tender period concluding on 11th February 2021.

This tender opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in laboratory and biotech industries. Engaging with this contract presents potential growth avenues for businesses that offer research laboratory services, especially those with expertise in marine biology and food safety. Companies ready to collaborate with governmental bodies and uphold high standards in scientific research are ideal contenders to seize this opportunity.

## Notice

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Marine Biotoxins

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/616018d5-2f2c-46dc-86da-017610648e1d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Restricted tender |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 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 | £261,295 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £261,295 |
| 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 | AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 26 May 2021 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/616018d5-2f2c-46dc-86da-017610648e1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/616018d5-2f2c-46dc-86da-017610648e1d
  26th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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