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title: "Sanitary Surveys Review NI 25-28"
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# Sanitary Surveys Review NI 25-28

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abd720a8-5dad-47f3-8fa5-bcc11eee1571

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, based in York, has awarded a contract for the project titled "Sanitary Surveys Review NI 25-28," which falls under the research and development consultancy services category. This project requires detailed surveys of shellfish zones in Northern Ireland and cross-border waters with the Republic of Ireland. The procurement process, classified under an open procedure method, recorded a tender value of £75,000. The contract was awarded on 10th July 2025 to AQUALICENSE LIMITED. The project began on 1st June 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2028, with the procurement stage currently complete. The main focus area is Northern Ireland, and the effort is commissioned to ensure proper classification of shellfish production zones.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those focused on environmental and aquatic consultancy, to expand their scope of services and gain expertise in cross-border projects. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are deemed suitable for this type of contract due to its nature and open procurement method. The project offers the chance to work closely with the Food Standards Agency, potentially positioning businesses to increase their portfolio within the UK public sector.

## Notice

The FSA classifies approximately 32 commercially active zones in approximately 7 shellfish production and relaying areas in Northern Ireland. The number of zones and productions areas are subject to change. The FSA is seeking suppliers to tender for a contract to undertake the initial survey of new production areas and the periodic review of existing areas in Northern Ireland waters and cross-border waters with the Republic of Ireland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13809ce5-9c69-434f-82b3-83dfb78cbee3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | AQUALICENSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13809ce5-9c69-434f-82b3-83dfb78cbee3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13809ce5-9c69-434f-82b3-83dfb78cbee3
  6th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eba8fbf0-c3af-401e-b643-56c7419daabc
  FINAL Contract - C375409 Aqualicense Redacted

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