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title: "FS616026 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Bacteriological and Viral Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs"
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# FS616026 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Bacteriological and Viral Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3626d76-fe76-4ee5-ae04-acec80dd9b34

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Food Standards Agency in the UK, which is seeking services for the National Reference Laboratory focused on bacteriological and viral contamination of bivalve molluscs. The contract, valued at £315,338, is classified under research and development services (CPV 73000000). The tender period concluded on 8 March 2017, with the contract commenced on 1 April 2017 and set to last until 31 March 2019. The procurement method utilised is a selective or restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, food safety, or aquaculture, particularly those capable of fulfilling statutory requirements for food enforcement. Given the essential nature of this work in maintaining food safety and compliance within the EU, enterprises looking to expand into this sector should consider engaging in similar tendering processes, aligning with the Food Standards Agency's objectives and regulations.

## Notice

The UK has a legal obligation (through adopting the Official Food and Feed Controls Regulations 2009) to appoint National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) to aid the work of the EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs). The work of the NRLs is driven by the programme of the respective EURLs. It is a statutory requirement to have NRLs for the corresponding EURL work areas. Core functions and duties of the appointed NRLS are cited in Article 33 of the EC Regulation 882/2004. It is also the role of the NRLs to provide advice and support to the enforcement laboratories and the Competent Authorities to ensure a harmonised approach to food enforcement in the EU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e4f4f8-9c09-449e-a989-3c63ce981e50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £315,338 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £315,338 |
| 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 |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEFAS CENTRE FOR AQUACULTURE AND 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

- 27 Apr 2017 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e4f4f8-9c09-449e-a989-3c63ce981e50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e4f4f8-9c09-449e-a989-3c63ce981e50
  27th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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