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title: "Supply of Stable Isotope Reference Analysis Service for Pork and Pork products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e1cc"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-02-24"
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# Supply of Stable Isotope Reference Analysis Service for Pork and Pork products

Buyer: AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e1cc

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## Summary

The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is currently seeking tenders for the "Supply of Stable Isotope Reference Analysis Service for Pork and Pork products," which falls under the agricultural services sector. This procurement process is at the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 1st November 2021. The new contract period will commence on 1st April 2022 and last until 31st March 2027. AHDB requires a service provider capable of conducting statistical analysis of pork reference samples to ensure the integrity of provenance claims within the UK market.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural and laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in statistical analysis and food provenance verification. Companies that can demonstrate capabilities in delivering high-quality research and data analysis would be well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby enhancing their presence and growth in the agricultural supply chain industry. With a total contract value of £212,000, this is an attractive opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand their service offerings to public sector clients.

## Notice

AHDB, through its Pork division, is the owner of a SIRA (Stable Isotope Reference Analysis) database of pork reference samples taken from known farms throughout the UK and a number of other EU countries. The data is used to audit provenance claims for pork, bacon and ham sold at retail in the United Kingdom, specifically to authenticate claims that these products originate in the United Kingdom. The system has been developed to augment the existing industry audit and traceability systems employed as part of product assurance schemes, specifically BMPA and Red Tractor. The current contract for the provision of sample and statistical analysis ends on 31 March 2022 and so re-tender is necessary to revisit the market to benchmark pricing. AHDB is looking to secure a contract with one provider to deliver these services as outlined in the tender specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AHDB, through its Pork division, is the owner of a SIRA (Stable Isotope Reference Analysis) database of pork reference samples taken from known farms throughout the UK and a number of other EU countries. The data is used to audit provenance claims for pork, bacon and ham sold at retail in the United Kingdom, specifically to authenticate claims that these products originate in the United Kingdom. The system has been developed to augment the existing industry audit and traceability systems employed as part of product assurance schemes, specifically BMPA and Red Tractor. The current contract for the provision of sample and statistical analysis ends on 31 March 2022 and so re-tender is necessary to revisit the market to benchmark pricing. AHDB is looking to secure a contract with one provider to deliver these services as outlined in the tender specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005217-2022 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £212,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD |
| Locality | KENILWORTH |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 2TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOOD FORENSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77100000 - Agricultural services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005217-2022
- 16 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023129-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ahdb.org.uk
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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