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title: "FS430551 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Foodborne Virus including Bivalve Molluscs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0288fa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2021-06-16"
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# FS430551 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Foodborne Virus including Bivalve Molluscs

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0288fa

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Food Standards Agency, which is based in York, UK, seeking to appoint a laboratory for the National Reference Laboratory for Foodborne Viruses, specifically relating to food safety concerning bivalve molluscs. The tender, titled "FS430551 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Foodborne Virus including Bivalve Molluscs," follows an open procurement method and is currently in the award stage. The contract was awarded on 16th June 2021 and is valued at £344,825.8. The appointed supplier for this contract is Cefas, located in Weymouth, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the research laboratory services sector, particularly those specialising in food safety and microbiology. Companies well-suited to compete for this contract may include laboratory service providers and technical support firms focused on foodborne pathogen monitoring and advisory services, which would align with the goals of the National Reference Laboratory in protecting public health through effective food safety measures.

## Notice

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Foodborne Viruses. The NRL for Foodborne Viruses plays a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of unsafe foods, by providing specialist advice and technical support to the UK enforcement process for food.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Foodborne Viruses. The NRL for Foodborne Viruses plays a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of unsafe foods, by providing specialist advice and technical support to the UK enforcement process for food.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013692-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £344,825 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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 | CEFAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013692-2021
- 8 Jan 2021 at 23:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000422-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.food.gov.uk
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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