---
title: "FS616030 - 4 National Reference Laboratory for Food Contaminants"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0288ff"
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buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2021-06-17"
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# FS616030 - 4 National Reference Laboratory for Food Contaminants

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

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, based in York, UK, has initiated an active tender titled "FS616030 - 5 National Reference Laboratory for Food Contaminants." This procurement falls within the industry category of research laboratory services and is being conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period is set to end on 11 February 2021, and businesses are invited to submit electronic and written bids for multiple lots, which include areas such as mycotoxins, metals, processing contaminants, and materials in contact with food.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for companies specialising in laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in food safety and contaminants. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive research laboratory services and those familiar with the relevant regulatory frameworks would be well-suited to compete. Suppliers can bid for one or more lots, making this an attractive opportunity for firms looking to expand their operational scope and engage with government contracts in the food safety sector.

## Notice

This is a multiple lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for all lots, several lots or one lot; please provide details of any applicable discount for multiple awards within the Financial Template. The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Food Contaminants for the following areas in food: * Lot 1 - NRL for Mycotoxins and Plant Toxins in Feed and Food * Lot 2 - NRL for Metals and Nitrogenous Compounds in Feed and Food * Lot 3 - NRL for Processing Contaminants * Lot 4 - NRL for Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Feed and Food * *Lot 5 - NRL for Materials and Articles in Contact with Food

### Lot Information

NRL for Mycotoxins and Plant Toxins in Feed and Food

Lot 1 - NRL for Mycotoxins and Plant Toxins in Feed and Food

NRL for Metals and Nitrogenous Compounds in Feed and Food

Lot 2 - NRL for Metals and Nitrogenous Compounds in Feed and Food

NRL for Processing Contaminants

Lot 3 - NRL for Processing Contaminants

NRL for Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Feed and Food

Lot 4 - NRL for Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Feed and Food

NRL for Materials and Articles in Contact with Food

Lot 5 - NRL for Materials and Articles in Contact with Food

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013816-2021 |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 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 | £1,337,428 |

## 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013816-2021
- 8 Jan 2021 at 23:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000427-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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