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title: "FS616025 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Anisakis"
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# FS616025 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Anisakis

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9b65992-e00e-48b8-8693-2ee1cba431bc

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "FS616025 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Anisakis," managed by the Food Standards Agency, involves the provision of research and development services related to food enforcement in the UK. This tender is part of the statutory requirement to appoint National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) under the Official Food and Feed Controls Regulations 2009. The contract, valued at £65,116, is classified under research and development services (CPV code 73000000). The procurement method used was selective through a restricted procedure, and the contract period is set from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2019. The tender period concluded on 8th March 2017, with the award of the contract published on 27th April 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services related to food safety and quality. Companies that specialise in biotechnology, food science, or environmental monitoring would be particularly well-suited to compete for contracts within this framework. Additionally, firms that can ensure compliance with European regulatory standards and offer innovative solutions in food enforcement may find themselves well-positioned to contribute to this vital area of public health and safety.

## 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/7ee79247-e99b-4132-94a0-9691ae909e5a |
| 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 | £65,116 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,116 |
| 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 FISHERIES 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 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee79247-e99b-4132-94a0-9691ae909e5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee79247-e99b-4132-94a0-9691ae909e5a
  27th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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