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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 AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eef9972c-34b7-4a72-8fbf-32e8b9883377

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, based in York, has completed a public procurement contract titled "FS616030 - Provision of Services for the UK NRL," which falls under the industry category of research laboratory services. The contract, valued at £500,000, was awarded for services related to materials and articles in contact with food, as well as tests for various harmful substances in feed and food. The procurement process was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period spanning from 1 April 2017 to 1 April 2021. Key dates include the award date of 31 March 2017 and the publication of the award notice on 10 September 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, specifically those with expertise in food safety and testing. Companies that focus on conducting scientific research and analysis, particularly in the context of food and feed safety, would be well-placed to compete for future tenders of this nature. The active participation of the Food Standards Agency underscores the importance of compliance and safety in food-related services, which are critical areas for growth in the current market.

## Notice

Provision of Services for the UK NRL: FS616030 - Materials and Articles in Contact with Food. FS616031 - NRL for Dioxins and PCB's in Feed and Food. FS616032 - NRL for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Feed and Food. FS616033 - NRL for Mycotoxins in Feed and Food. FS616034 - NRL for Heavy Metals in Feed and Food. Additional information: Fully redacted agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3898a5-6d20-49c8-8d8e-e4fc10e43e32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 1 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2019 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3898a5-6d20-49c8-8d8e-e4fc10e43e32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3898a5-6d20-49c8-8d8e-e4fc10e43e32
  10th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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