--- title: "THE PROVISION OF SPECIALIST PESTICIDE RESIDUE ANALYSIS IN FOOD AND DRINK FOR THE NORTHERN IRELAND OFFICIAL TESTING PROGRAMME" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045917" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045917" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045917.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045917.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE" published: "2026-04-17" --- # THE PROVISION OF SPECIALIST PESTICIDE RESIDUE ANALYSIS IN FOOD AND DRINK FOR THE NORTHERN IRELAND OFFICIAL TESTING PROGRAMME Buyer: HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045917 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045917) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045917.json) ## Summary The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently awarded a contract, dated April 17, 2026, for the provision of specialist pesticide residue analysis in food and drink under the Northern Ireland Official Testing Programme. This procurement belongs to the services category, specifically food or feed contamination protection services, and aims to conduct extensive testing across Northern Ireland. The process was initiated through an open procedure and is characterised by a complete status, indicating the progression from tender to award. The project involves testing periods stretching from October 2024 to December 2025, with the possibility of continuation into 2026 and 2027 based on performance. While the specific lots were cancelled, the awarded contract involves collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, valued at £892,080 and signed on February 27, 2025. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for laboratories specialising in food safety and contamination analysis, especially those proficient in handling large data volumes and extensive testing processes. It is a key project for large entities capable of maintaining high quality standards as stipulated by the HSE, with criteria emphasising quality (70%), social value (10%), and financial impacts (20%). Businesses positioning themselves well in the food safety and contamination protection industry will find growth prospects, as the tender prefers fewer providers to ensure consistency and efficiency in execution. Given the scale and complexity, large labs with experience in food testing can leverage this contract to expand their operational scope and secure long-term agreements subject to performance reviews. Additionally, the geographic concentration in the United Kingdom, coupled with a planned tender after 36 months, suggests further involvement and partnership opportunities in the near future. ## Notice HSE is seeking to put in place a contract at the earliest August this year for an official laboratory to undertake the testing of food on the Northern Ireland market. The first period of testing will be for samples collected from October until the end of the year to December 2024 (195) and then around 708 samples collected throughout 2025. There will be a further option for HSE to contract for two further calendar years 2026 and 2027 subject to satisfactory performance for a similar testing programme (scope, complexity and numbers) with some different foods. The work in both years is divided into four lots and there is the option of bidding for the work in 2024 only, 2025 only or both years. HSE prefer that the fewest number of providers are used to deliver this work. ### Lot Information Food & Drink HSE is seeking to put in place a contract at the earliest August this year for an official laboratory to undertake the testing of food on the Northern Ireland market. The first period of testing will be for samples collected from October until the end of the year to December 2024 (195) and then around 708 samples collected throughout 2025. There will be a further option for HSE to contract for two further calendar years 2026 and 2027 subject to satisfactory performance for a similar testing programme (scope, complexity and numbers) with some different foods. The work in both years is divided into four lots and there is the option of bidding for the work in 2024 only, 2025 only or both years. HSE prefer that the fewest number of providers are used to deliver this work. Renewal: Contract will be put out for tender following the 36 month period. Food & Drink HSE is seeking to put in place a contract at the earliest August this year for an official laboratory to undertake the testing of food on the Northern Ireland market. The first period of testing will be for samples collected from October until the end of the year to December 2024 (195) and then around 708 samples collected throughout 2025. There will be a further option for HSE to contract for two further calendar years 2026 and 2027 subject to satisfactory performance for a similar testing programme (scope, complexity and numbers) with some different foods. The work in both years is divided into four lots and there is the option of bidding for the work in 2024 only, 2025 only or both years. HSE prefer that the fewest number of providers are used to deliver this work. Renewal: Contract will be put out to tender following the 36 months. Food & Drink HSE is seeking to put in place a contract at the earliest August this year for an official laboratory to undertake the testing of food on the Northern Ireland market. The first period of testing will be for samples collected from October until the end of the year to December 2024 (195) and then around 708 samples collected throughout 2025. There will be a further option for HSE to contract for two further calendar years 2026 and 2027 subject to satisfactory performance for a similar testing programme (scope, complexity and numbers) with some different foods. The work in both years is divided into four lots and there is the option of bidding for the work in 2024 only, 2025 only or both years. HSE prefer that the fewest number of providers are used to deliver this work. Renewal: The contract will be put out to tender following the 36 months. Food & Drink HSE is seeking to put in place a contract at the earliest August this year for an official laboratory to undertake the testing of food on the Northern Ireland market. The first period of testing will be for samples collected from October until the end of the year to December 2024 (195) and then around 708 samples collected throughout 2025. There will be a further option for HSE to contract for two further calendar years 2026 and 2027 subject to satisfactory performance for a similar testing programme (scope, complexity and numbers) with some different foods. The work in both years is divided into four lots and there is the option of bidding for the work in 2024 only, 2025 only or both years. HSE prefer that the fewest number of providers are used to deliver this work. Additional information: Further information surrounding the Lots can be found in Schedule E. Renewal: The contract will be put out to tender following the 36 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035301-2026 | | 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 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Following the 36 month contract. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £892,080 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE | | Additional buyers | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L20 7HS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton | | Local authority | Sefton | | Electoral ward | Linacre | | Westminster constituency | Bootle | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND THE MARINE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90721300 - Food or feed contamination protection services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2026 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035301-2026 - 13 May 2024 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015133-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.hse.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home - https://www.hse.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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