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title: "National Reference Laboratory for chemical hazards"
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# National Reference Laboratory for chemical hazards

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4723a75-ee06-4aab-bfa4-26ce5a92a5a7

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is seeking a supplier for the National Reference Laboratory for chemical hazards project. This research and development services tender is valued between £0 - £2,800,000. The tender is under an open procedure (above threshold) with a tender submission deadline of June 17, 2024. The contract period will start on April 1, 2025, and end on March 31, 2029.

This opportunity, initiated by the Food Standards Agency, is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses in the research and laboratory services industry, especially those with expertise in chemical hazards in feed and food, are well-suited to compete. Located in the United Kingdom, interested parties can participate by registering and applying via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, with further queries directed to the provided Helpdesk contact details.

## Notice

The FSA and FSS are responsible for Official Feed and Food Controls across the UK. The UK has a legal obligation to appoint NRLs for feed and food. NRLs provide advice and support to food, feed, and food contact materials enforcement laboratories and the FSA and FSS to ensure a harmonised approach to food safety enforcement. NRLs are responsible for setting standards for routine procedures and reliable testing methods in the regulated areas of feed and food. This delivers consumer protection and effective, risk-based, and proportionate regulation and enforcement. The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for Chemical Hazards in feed and food. Chemical hazards in feed and food could include, but are not limited to: -Food Contact Materials (FCM), -Processing contaminants, -Mycotoxins and plant toxins, -Metals and nitrogenous compounds, -Halogenated persistent organic pollutants, -Flavourings. This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS2,800,000 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension. 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/e2302394-08e7-4797-9040-a94ba5b9db0a |
| 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 | 16 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| 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

- 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

- 16 May 2024 at 07:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2302394-08e7-4797-9040-a94ba5b9db0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2302394-08e7-4797-9040-a94ba5b9db0a
  16th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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