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title: "Sanitary Surveys & Reviews for Bivalve Mollusc Harvesting in Northern Ireland, and cross-border waters"
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# Sanitary Surveys & Reviews for Bivalve Mollusc Harvesting in Northern Ireland, and cross-border waters

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acc72e5b-6b34-417c-b735-2a9c3040a145

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking tenders for a contract to conduct sanitary surveys and reviews for bivalve mollusc harvesting in Northern Ireland, including cross-border waters with the Republic of Ireland. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline of 4th March 2025. The industry category for this procurement is research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract, estimated to be valued at £67,000, will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028. Interested suppliers should register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research, consultancy, and marine biology services. The open procedure allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, fostering inclusive competition. Businesses with capabilities in sanitary surveys, environmental impact assessments, and cross-border regulatory compliance will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially growing their portfolio and gaining valuable public sector experience.

## 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. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/941d532e-921d-462b-8b34-2fe11c9a5eb0 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/941d532e-921d-462b-8b34-2fe11c9a5eb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/941d532e-921d-462b-8b34-2fe11c9a5eb0
  30th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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