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title: "Chemical Testing for Northern Ireland"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# Chemical Testing for Northern Ireland

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86c61ce3-73d2-419d-912f-f07975e37b39

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Chemical Testing for Northern Ireland" was conducted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and has reached the award stage. This involves the provision of research laboratory services, specifically chemical and contaminant testing, aimed at protecting consumers from potentially harmful food and feed products. The contract, valued at up to £252,000 including a possible two-year extension, was structured as an open procedure above the threshold, allowing for broad participation. The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety has been awarded the contract, which will run from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029. The activities will be located in Northern Ireland, with the contract having been formally published on 7th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory and research sectors, particularly those specialising in chemical testing and consultancy services. Companies that are capable of providing specialised knowledge and technical support to the regulatory enforcement process and who can operate at competitive pricing are well-suited for similar opportunities. Furthermore, the tender's accommodation of SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises suggests an inclusive approach, fostering opportunities for smaller entities to compete effectively. Engaging in such contracts can drive business growth through the development of expertise in niche testing fields and by expanding operational capabilities across the UK.

## Notice

The National Reference Laboratory(ies) for Chemical and Contaminant Testing for Northern Ireland (NI) will play a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of food or feed contaminated with chemical contaminants such as metals, nitrogenous compounds, processing contaminants and halogenated persistent organic pollutants. 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. This is a multiple lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for all lots, several lots together or one lot. This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS252,000 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b484a2-e651-46ff-ab81-6e3196c95ea0 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £252,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,060 |
| 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 | AUSTRIAN AGENCY FOR HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY |

## 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

- 7 May 2025 at 07:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b484a2-e651-46ff-ab81-6e3196c95ea0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b484a2-e651-46ff-ab81-6e3196c95ea0
  7th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b490a1d-b04c-4d6c-b143-47fdb826afc1
  C285155 Short Form Contract Redacted

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