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title: "FS516010-6 National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology"
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# FS516010-6 National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f98d0533-3be2-44a1-ab2f-ca7eda9cf5e2

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of the National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology to the UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA). The contract, with a value of £1,443,675.18, was awarded through an open procedure and has a contract period starting on April 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2027.

This opportunity could be of interest to businesses operating in the field of research and development consultancy services, especially those focused on microbiology. The contract, which falls under the main procurement category of services, was awarded by the Food Standards Agency in the United Kingdom. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for participation in this tender.

## Notice

National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/134cc5a2-e611-4028-a3b7-fc61bdc291e3 |
| 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 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,443,675 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,443,675 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 May 2023 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/134cc5a2-e611-4028-a3b7-fc61bdc291e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/134cc5a2-e611-4028-a3b7-fc61bdc291e3
  12th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6c44768-5551-40b7-b67f-546b2443e6a2
  FS431167_Micro_NRL_Annex_C_draft_Call_off Agreement Signed redacted_Redacted

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