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title: "Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs FS616026 NRL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044b6b"
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buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2024-03-21"
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# Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs FS616026 NRL

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044b6b

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is seeking services for the UK National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for bacteriological contamination of live bivalve molluscs, with a contract value of 1.0 GBP. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 18th April 2024. The contract period is planned to start on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2029. The procurement method is selective, using a restricted procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research laboratory services industry to provide critical services for food safety enforcement. Companies specialising in laboratory services, research and development consultancy, and related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties can find more details and submit their proposals electronically or in writing via the provided submission link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

## Notice

The National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) designated by the FSA and FSS in accordance with Assimilated Law 2017/625 are a critical part of our national infrastructure for delivering a safe and authentic food system. The NRLs play a pivotal role in food safety enforcement by providing support and impartial expert advice to Official Laboratories (OLs) and for the FSA and FSS on testing of food and feed, identifying new areas of research interest and emerging threats, developing novel analytical methods and providing advice and testing capability during an emergency incident.
The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for bacteriological contamination of live bivalve molluscs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) designated by the FSA and FSS in accordance with Assimilated Law 2017/625 are a critical part of our national infrastructure for delivering a safe and authentic food system. The NRLs play a pivotal role in food safety enforcement by providing support and impartial expert advice to Official Laboratories (OLs) and for the FSA and FSS on testing of food and feed, identifying new areas of research interest and emerging threats, developing novel analytical methods and providing advice and testing capability during an emergency incident.
The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for bacteriological contamination of live bivalve molluscs. Additional information: Contract length is 4 years, with a possible 2 year extension.

Renewal: Possible 2 year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009262-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2024 at 16:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009262-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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