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title: "FS616030 - Provision of Services for the UK NRL: (1) Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (2) Dioxins and PCB's in Feed and Food (3) Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Feed and Food (4) Mycotoxins in Feed and Food (5) Heavy Metals in Feed and Food."
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# FS616030 - Provision of Services for the UK NRL: (1) Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (2) Dioxins and PCB's in Feed and Food (3) Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Feed and Food (4) Mycotoxins in Feed and Food (5) Heavy Metals in Feed and Food.

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7a6cb05-cfa3-463b-b051-b1d647433b7c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of services supporting the UK National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) was conducted by the Food Standards Agency. This contract, titled "FS616030 - Provision of Services for the UK NRL," focuses on food safety and falls within the industry category of research and development services. The award was published on 28 April 2017, following a selective procurement method with a contract value of £447,390, covering services related to monitoring substances such as dioxins and heavy metals in food and feed. The contract period is set from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2019, with the tender period having ended on 24 March 2017.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in food safety analysis, environmental consultancy, and laboratory services to expand their offerings. Companies that have expertise in compliance with food safety regulations and analytical testing would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with the Food Standards Agency and aligning services with EU food enforcement standards could enhance the prospects for growth in this vital public sector domain.

## Notice

The UK has a legal obligation (through adopting the Official Food and Feed Controls Regulations 2009) to appoint National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) to aid the work of the EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs). The work of the NRLs is driven by the programme of the respective EURLs. It is a statutory requirement to have NRLs for the corresponding EURL work areas. Core functions and duties of the appointed NRLS are cited in Article 33 of the EC Regulation 882/2004. It is also the role of the NRLs to provide advice and support to the enforcement laboratories and the Competent Authorities to ensure a harmonised approach to food enforcement in the EU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5125ae8e-1e22-42b2-bf55-139065c01570 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £447,390 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £447,390 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FERA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2017 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5125ae8e-1e22-42b2-bf55-139065c01570

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5125ae8e-1e22-42b2-bf55-139065c01570
  28th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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