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title: "FS616025 National Reference Laboratory for Anisakis"
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# FS616025 National Reference Laboratory for Anisakis

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c732508a-d7c2-4ae5-afaa-6b41ed83ae7d

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is conducting a procurement process for the provision of services related to the UK National Reference Laboratory for Anisakis, under the title "FS616025 National Reference Laboratory for Anisakis". This procurement falls into the industry category of research laboratory services and involves a direct procurement method via a single tender action. The contract has a total value of £119,275.32 and is located in England, encompassing delivery across the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the wider United Kingdom. The contract period started on 1 April 2021 and will conclude on 31 March 2025, with the tender period having ended on 4 February 2021.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in parasitology or related research fields. Businesses prepared to deliver high-standard services within the outlined geographical areas are encouraged to consider entering similar tenders. Such contracts enable companies to secure long-term engagements and establish valuable relationships with public entities, fostering business resilience and growth.

## Notice

Cefas will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Parasites (in particular Anisakis),

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/869b5707-691f-423e-98b6-5ecf1bda5b9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 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 | £119,275 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,275 |
| 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 - CENTRE FOR FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE AND SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2021 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/869b5707-691f-423e-98b6-5ecf1bda5b9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/869b5707-691f-423e-98b6-5ecf1bda5b9f
  16th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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