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title: "ID 3473700 - DAERA - Procurement for the Provision of Protein of Animal Origin testing in Feed to satisfy the requirements of EU/999/2001"
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# ID 3473700 - DAERA - Procurement for the Provision of Protein of Animal Origin testing in Feed to satisfy the requirements of EU/999/2001

Buyer: DEPT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT RURAL AFFAIRS DAERA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c7ed

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## Summary

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of laboratory services specifically related to Protein of Animal Origin testing in feed, in compliance with EU regulations. This tender process was initiated as part of ongoing compliance following the UK's departure from the EU. The procurement stage is currently awarded, with the contract valued at £400,980 and the contract signed on 17th September 2021. This contract, falling within the laboratory services category, is based in Belfast, UK, and requires services from an approved laboratory in the EU as per the Northern Ireland Protocol regulations.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in laboratory and technical services, particularly those based within the EU. Businesses that specialise in research laboratory services, engineering-related scientific services, or veterinary services are well-positioned to compete in this tender. The option for contract extension, as well as the potential for future contracts of this nature, highlights the ongoing need for reliable testing services, ensuring a stable market for providers that can meet the specific criteria outlined in the procurement documentation.

## Notice

The Official Controls Regulations 2017/625 requires statutory testing for member states (including NI) to be carried out in an approved laboratory based in the EU. Following the departure of the UK from the EU in January 2021 it is necessary to identify a new supplier of Laboratory services within the EU as part of this procurement exercise. Under the Northern Ireland (NI) Protocol, DAERA must source all official testing either in a laboratory within NI or within the EU. This testing service is not available within NI, so DAERA are procuring the service from within the EU.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Official Controls Regulations 2017/625 requires statutory testing for member states (including NI) to be carried out in an approved laboratory based in the EU. Following the departure of the UK from the EU in January 2021 it is necessary to identify a new supplier of Laboratory services within the EU as part of this procurement exercise. Under the Northern Ireland (NI) Protocol, DAERA must source all official testing either in a laboratory within NI or within the EU. This testing service is not available within NI, so DAERA are procuring the service from within the EU.

Options: After the initial contract period, there are [2] options to extend for [1] year each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024664-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,980 |
| Lots value | £400,980 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,980 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT RURAL AFFAIRS DAERA |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS NI; DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS NI - DAERA |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Stormont |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2021 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024664-2021
- 14 Jul 2021 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016507-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement

## Provenance

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