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title: "FS616030 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Food Contaminants"
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# FS616030 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Food Contaminants

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac2cfb2e-6bf4-4f24-af8e-c6308c572ff5

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is seeking tenders for the re-procurement of the UK National Reference Laboratory for Food Contaminants, with a contract period from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2025. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following an open procedure that concluded with a tender period ending on 11th February 2021. The laboratory will be responsible for various services across multiple lots focusing on contaminants in food, including mycotoxins, metals, and persistent organic pollutants. The contract has been awarded to Fera Science Ltd for £1,337,428.50, as announced on 17th June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating in research laboratory services and food safety sectors. Businesses well-suited to compete would include those specialising in toxicology, environmental science, and food safety testing. Engaging in this procurement could enable companies to expand their service offerings and establish a long-term relationship with a government agency, ultimately supporting their business growth.

## Notice

This project is to re-procure the contract for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Food Contaminants from the 1st April 2021 for four years (incorporating a two-year break point for review in 2023). The FSA will confirm if they wish to proceed with the break point by variation to the contract, confirming intentions and any changes to the requirement. The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Food Contaminants for the following areas in food: - Lot 1 - NRL for Mycotoxins and Plant Toxins in Feed and Food - Lot 2 - NRL for Metals and Nitrogenous Compounds in Feed and Food - Lot 3 - NRL for Processing Contaminants - Lot 4 - NRL for Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Feed and Food - *Lot 5 - NRL for Materials and Articles in Contact with Food

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc5e7a3-1e1f-463b-818a-27cd5f4f518d |
| 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 | 12 Jul 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 | £1,337,428 |
| 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2021 at 12:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc5e7a3-1e1f-463b-818a-27cd5f4f518d
- 17 Jun 2021 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc5e7a3-1e1f-463b-818a-27cd5f4f518d
- 8 Jan 2021 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/144490d1-3398-455a-8c4d-7dbbb1930136

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc5e7a3-1e1f-463b-818a-27cd5f4f518d
  12th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/144490d1-3398-455a-8c4d-7dbbb1930136
  8th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cfcaacb-cce2-43b4-bf16-ac55f4c55ee8
  n/a

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