--- title: "FS900109a Microbiological Testing for Northern Ireland 1-5" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b77aa0d1-e051-44ab-9ef2-10a3ba5227a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b77aa0d1-e051-44ab-9ef2-10a3ba5227a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b77aa0d1-e051-44ab-9ef2-10a3ba5227a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b77aa0d1-e051-44ab-9ef2-10a3ba5227a4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2025-06-12" --- # FS900109a Microbiological Testing for Northern Ireland 1-5 Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b77aa0d1-e051-44ab-9ef2-10a3ba5227a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b77aa0d1-e051-44ab-9ef2-10a3ba5227a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b77aa0d1-e051-44ab-9ef2-10a3ba5227a4.json) ## Summary The Food Standards Agency, headquartered in York, has concluded an award for microbiological testing services across Northern Ireland, aimed at safeguarding public health by preventing foodborne illnesses. This procurement falls within the CPV classification 73111000 (Research laboratory services), with related consultancy services listed under additional classifications. The open procedure tender has resulted in active awards dated 10th June 2025, and encompasses multiple lots focusing on various pathogens including Escherichia coli and foodborne viruses. The procurement stage is "Award," and spans a contract period beginning 1st May 2025 through to 31st March 2029. The contract features a four-year initial term with a potential two-year extension, reaching an estimated value of £750,000 including VAT. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and microbiological services. The multi-lot nature presents access points for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering inclusion of diverse entities in delivering such critical services. Additionally, organisations with proficiency in research and development consultancy related to microbiology are well-placed to compete in this procurement. The contract’s scope and duration allow businesses to contribute to vital public health initiatives while enhancing their operational breadth within the United Kingdom and potentially across European regions. ## Notice The NRL for Food and Feed Microbiology and Foodborne Viruses for Northern Ireland will play a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of foods (including bivalve molluscs) contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms. The NRL will provide specialist advice as requested by the FSA and technical support to the NI enforcement process for food, feed and products thereof. The designated laboratory(ies) will carry out the provision of Services for the NRLs for NI for the following areas: Lot 1 NRL for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Lot 2 NRL for Campylobacter, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella Lot 3 NRL for Coagulase positive Staphylococci (including Staphylococcus aureus) Lot 4 NRL for Escherichia coli, including Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), also referred to as Verotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC) Lot 5 NRL for Foodborne Viruses (including bivalve molluscs) Public health protection from illness that could arise from the consumption of unsafe food is required under the provisions of general food law. This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS750,000 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434492bd-3926-4e3a-8558-a37dfd60f41c | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £594,935 | | 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 | SCIENSANO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2025 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434492bd-3926-4e3a-8558-a37dfd60f41c - 12 Jun 2025 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5052016-6d6a-45b0-ad5d-694ef1ed6182 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434492bd-3926-4e3a-8558-a37dfd60f41c 12th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5052016-6d6a-45b0-ad5d-694ef1ed6182 12th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d93b85a-6f01-4536-bb63-50b0896ff197 250331 C285255 Micro Final Contract_signed 11062025_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f8a2643-0b29-4713-8cb4-a6bf9c8efef6 250331 C285255 Micro Final Contract_signed 11062025_Redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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