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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6e6ad9e-8b51-485b-b5ee-77142aed6976

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has completed the procurement process for a National Reference Laboratory for chemical hazards. This contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services and covers a wide geographical area including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure (above threshold) and has a contract period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2029. The award was made on 26 October 2024, with a contract value of £324,744.75. Key stakeholders include the Food Standards Agency as the buyer and Fera Science Limited as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in chemical hazard research and development. SMEs and organisations from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors are particularly suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in this type of contract can provide exposure to a broad market and establish long-term partnerships with distinguished entities such as the Food Standards Agency. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality research and development services on an international scale would find this an advantageous proposition.

## Notice

National Reference Laboratory for chemical hazards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b972efaa-1b26-43d4-bc9a-f5fc9a895184 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £324,744 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £324,744 |
| 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b972efaa-1b26-43d4-bc9a-f5fc9a895184

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b972efaa-1b26-43d4-bc9a-f5fc9a895184
  12th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8413cef-6de4-4880-85ab-3cd94535833f
  C284219 Mid-Tier contract Final_Redacted

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