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title: "Pesticide Residue Testing, Radiation Testing & Microbiological Testing"
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# Pesticide Residue Testing, Radiation Testing & Microbiological Testing

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc0a6fba-08b5-4c69-9bce-01a58b407e10

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hillingdon has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Pesticide Residue Testing, Radiation Testing & Microbiological Testing." This contract falls under the industry category of food or feed contamination protection services. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract period is from 1st December 2016 to 30th November 2018, with a total contract value of £412,366. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, having been officially awarded on 20th October 2016. The relevant location for the contract execution is primarily at the Imported Food Office located at London Heathrow Airport, which is an approved inspection facility for imported food and feed controls.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in food safety, laboratory testing, and contamination analysis. Companies that can provide testing services for pesticide residues, radiation levels, and microbiological safety are particularly well-suited to compete. Given the recurring demand for such services in compliance with European Community legislation, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the related sectors may find this contract beneficial for growth and enhanced market presence.

## Notice

The London Borough of Hillingdon is responsible for overseeing imported food and feed controls at its Imported Food Office located at London Heathrow Airport. European Community legislation requires imports of certain food and feed products to be introduced into the United Kingdom only via approved inspection facilities. The Imported Food Office at London Heathrow Airport is an approved inspection facility for both imports of products of animal origin, and those not of animal origin that can analyse imports of feed and food for the following contaminants: A. Pesticide residues B. Caesium-134 and Caesium-137 C. Microbiological contaminants D. Other Miscellaneous E. All of the above

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91bafe7c-4c0a-496e-aaaf-f414feb62def |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £412,366 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,236,650 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON |
| Locality | UXBRIDGE |
| Post town | Southall |
| Postcode | UB8 1UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Electoral ward | Uxbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC ANALYST SCIENTIFIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90721300 - Food or feed contamination protection services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2018 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91bafe7c-4c0a-496e-aaaf-f414feb62def

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91bafe7c-4c0a-496e-aaaf-f414feb62def
  16th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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