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title: "FS616026 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs"
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buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# FS616026 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a084c07a-108c-407e-91c8-b7a43c7c0faf

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, is seeking to appoint a laboratory for the National Reference Laboratory for Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract valued at approximately £454,934.70. This award, published on 16th June 2021, follows an open procurement method that began with the tender process officially closing on 11th February 2021. The contract period will run from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2025, and services will be provided across various delivery regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory services, particularly those specialising in research and food safety. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, as the procurement is open to such organisations. By successfully meeting the requirements of this contract, businesses can expand their operations and contribute to safeguarding public health through enhanced supervision of bivalve molluscs.

## Notice

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for the Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs. The NRL for Bacterial contamination of Bivalve Molluscs plays a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of unsafe live bivalve molluscs, by providing specialist advice and technical support to the UK enforcement process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b07dae4-85f6-43ae-a613-9699f9b74c26 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 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 | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £454,934 |
| 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 | CEFAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2021 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b07dae4-85f6-43ae-a613-9699f9b74c26
- 8 Jan 2021 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a77ecbe-7859-467f-a2dc-efc580e60270

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b07dae4-85f6-43ae-a613-9699f9b74c26
  16th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a77ecbe-7859-467f-a2dc-efc580e60270
  8th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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