---
title: "Collection and delivery of official control samples for NI (Foyle/Carlingford)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042c88"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2024-01-11"
---

# Collection and delivery of official control samples for NI (Foyle/Carlingford)

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042c88

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders for the collection and delivery of official control samples for shellfish and water in Lough Foyle and Carlingford Lough. This procurement falls under the Marine Services category and is classified as a services contract. The contract period is from 1st July 2024 to 31st March 2027. The deadline for tender submission is 4th March 2024, with electronic and written submission methods accepted.

This tender by the Food Standards Agency presents opportunities for businesses involved in marine services, shellfish sampling, vessel hire, and refuse collection. Companies offering services related to shellfish sampling and marine vessel hire would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The tender process involves multiple lots, each with specific requirements for sampling and vessel use, providing a chance for businesses to secure long-term service contracts in the marine industry.

## Notice

This is a multiple lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for both lots, or one lot; please provide details of any applicable discount for multiple awards within the Financial Template. 
* Lot 1 - Official control sampling of shellfish and water samples and use of fishing vessel in Lough Foyle 
* Lot 2 - Official control sampling of shellfish and water samples and use of fishing vessel in Carlingford Lough.

### Lot Information

2. Lot 1

*Lot 1 - Official control sampling of shellfish and water samples and use of fishing vessel in Lough Foyle

3. Lot 2

Lot 2 - Official control sampling of shellfish and water samples and use of fishing vessel in Carlingford Lough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001024-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | not available. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £1 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | 7PR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 41 - Collected and purified water
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 03312200 - Shellfish
- 41000000 - Collected and purified water
- 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew
- 60651100 - Hire of sea-going vessels with crew
- 60651200 - Hire of inland waterway vessels with crew
- 60651500 - Standby ship services
- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2024 at 17:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001024-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.food.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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