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title: "Additives and Food Improvement Agents Testing for Northern Ireland"
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# Additives and Food Improvement Agents Testing for Northern Ireland

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9020931e-74ed-4ffb-93f5-46bd319b62fe

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency in York has completed the procurement process for the provision of National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) testing services related to additives and food improvement agents for Northern Ireland. The contract, valued at £56,106, falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) has been awarded the contract following an open procedure (below threshold). The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and will end on 31 March 2029. The award was finalised and published on 1 October 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in food safety, laboratory testing, and research and development within the food industry. Businesses with a strong focus on quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and innovative testing methods would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Moreover, organisations with expertise in providing comprehensive consultancy services in this technical area could leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence.

## Notice

This project is to procure National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) for Northern Ireland (NI)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b131bc6f-ea25-4a24-9ff4-bfeb16d3b62d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 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 | £56,106 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,106 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUSTRIAN AGENCY FOR HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY (AGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2025 at 02:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b131bc6f-ea25-4a24-9ff4-bfeb16d3b62d
- 29 Oct 2024 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37654e8a-0ad4-427d-a13a-d87812611a34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b131bc6f-ea25-4a24-9ff4-bfeb16d3b62d
  1st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37654e8a-0ad4-427d-a13a-d87812611a34
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f75fc253-83da-4d00-9e97-6e9e78652c18
  C285312 Short F Contract FINAL (1)_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e36cd10-ed02-4e08-b98c-d737bf75348a
  C285312 Short F Contract FINAL (1)_Redacted

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