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title: "FS616026 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0288fb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2021-06-16"
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# FS616026 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs

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

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "FS616026 NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY for Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs" is overseen by The Food Standards Agency, based in York, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research laboratory services aimed at ensuring the safety of live bivalve molluscs for consumers. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender submission period having ended on 11 February 2021. The contract has been awarded, with the value of £454,934.70, and the ongoing contract activity is managed by the supplier Cefas.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for companies engaged in laboratory services, particularly those that specialise in food safety and microbiological testing. Businesses with expertise in providing technical support, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance within the food industry would be ideally positioned to compete in this sector. Engaging in contracts of this nature not only aids in expanding service offerings but also enhances credibility within the food safety framework, aligning with governmental standards and regulations.

## Notice

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for the Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs. The NRL for Bacterial contamination of Bivalve Molluscs plays a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of unsafe live bivalve molluscs, by providing specialist advice and technical support to the UK enforcement process

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for the Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs. The NRL for Bacterial contamination of Bivalve Molluscs plays a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of unsafe live bivalve molluscs, by providing specialist advice and technical support to the UK enforcement process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013691-2021 |
| 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 | £454,934 |

## 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/013691-2021
- 8 Jan 2021 at 23:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000423-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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