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title: "FS101228 - Nitrate Monitoring of Domestic Leafy Green Vegetables"
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# FS101228 - Nitrate Monitoring of Domestic Leafy Green Vegetables

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df8bc743-5510-4c1e-bbad-8fd59b328315

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is conducting a procurement process titled "FS101228 - Nitrate Monitoring of Domestic Leafy Green Vegetables" as part of a project to monitor nitrate levels in UK-grown leafy greens, responding to European Commission requirements. This open procedure, classified under research consultancy services, has completed the award stage, with the contract awarded on 17th February 2020 to RSK ADAS Limited for a value of £149,950. The contract period extends from 2nd March 2020 to 1st March 2025, and the tender period concluded on 22nd January 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental monitoring, research, and consultancy services to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the agricultural research sector are particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders. The insights gained from the monitoring process may further enhance their offerings in compliance and sustainability practices across the food industry.

## Notice

There has been a long-established European Commission requirement (EC/1258/2011) requesting member states to annually communicate results of nitrate monitoring in leafy green vegetables, and report on the progress of the adoption of codes of good agricultural practice by industry. The survey will monitor tissue nitrate levels in domestically grown leafy green vegetables, providing a snapshot of UK compliance rates with legislative maximum levels set out in Commission Regulation (EU) No 1258/2011 of 2 December 2011 amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as regards maximum levels for nitrates in foodstuffs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b672be-5716-43a1-a6af-fbe3b7b4ac18 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,950 |
| 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 | RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2020 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b672be-5716-43a1-a6af-fbe3b7b4ac18
- 19 Dec 2019 at 11:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8169712-4fa2-4c76-b8ab-3bfaa9a529e5
- 11 Dec 2019 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8169712-4fa2-4c76-b8ab-3bfaa9a529e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b672be-5716-43a1-a6af-fbe3b7b4ac18
  16th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8169712-4fa2-4c76-b8ab-3bfaa9a529e5
  19th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db9d9509-03c9-425e-a2c1-ec9ada05cb00
  n/a

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