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title: "Sanitary Surveys & Reviews for Bivalve Mollusc Harvesting in England and Wales"
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# Sanitary Surveys & Reviews for Bivalve Mollusc Harvesting in England and Wales

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccc4281f-3f70-4fd9-a227-ddbe66b2a77f

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has initiated a tender process for "Sanitary Surveys & Reviews for Bivalve Mollusc Harvesting in England and Wales." This contract falls under research and development services and related consultancy within the services industry category. The procurement process is at the Tender stage and follows an open procedure (above threshold). The procurement involves conducting sanitary surveys essential for the classification of shellfish production and relaying areas, with a total contract value of £300,000. The complete tender application must be submitted by 31st January 2025, and the contract execution period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The FSA is based in York, located at 1-2 Peasholme Green, YO1 7PR.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those specialising in environmental science, marine biology, and related consultancy services. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, providing a substantial growth avenue by engaging in essential public health-related projects. Organisations that excel in field surveys, environmental monitoring, and regulatory consultancy would be ideal contenders for this contract, leveraging their expertise to support the FSA's mandate. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, encouraging innovation and high-quality service delivery.

## Notice

The FSA is the competent authority responsible for the classification of live bivalve mollusc (shellfish) production and relaying areas. Where a decision in principle is made to classify; the FSA is obliged to carry out several specific actions collectively termed a sanitary survey. 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/f77e5a4e-a4ef-4092-a8f3-cebcb30c9cf3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 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 | £300,000 |
| 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

- 19 Dec 2024 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f77e5a4e-a4ef-4092-a8f3-cebcb30c9cf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f77e5a4e-a4ef-4092-a8f3-cebcb30c9cf3
  19th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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