--- title: "National Reference Laboratory for Chemical Hazards" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0459fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0459fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0459fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0459fb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2024-12-12" --- # National Reference Laboratory for Chemical Hazards Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0459fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0459fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0459fb.json) ## Summary The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has awarded a contract for the National Reference Laboratory for Chemical Hazards in feed and food. The contract, awarded to Fera Science Limited, falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category (CPV code: 73000000). The contract commenced on 26th October 2024 and is valid for a period of four years, with a potential two-year extension. The estimated contract value ranges between £0 and £2,800,000, inclusive of VAT. The initiative aims to ensure a harmonised approach to food safety enforcement across the UK, with the appointed laboratory providing essential support and setting standards for regulated areas in feed and food. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the procurement process has reached the award stage. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and laboratory services to establish themselves within the food safety sector. The contract offers substantial financial prospects and a chance to contribute to public health and safety through the development of reliable testing methods and standards. This opportunity is particularly suited for organisations with expertise in chemical hazard analysis, food safety regulation, and consultancy services. Companies with a strong background in delivering high-quality research and laboratory services stand to benefit from engaging in this extensive and impactful contract. ## Notice The FSA and FSS are responsible for Official Feed and Food Controls across the UK. The UK has a legal obligation to appoint NRLs for feed and food. NRLs provide advice and support to food, feed, and food contact materials enforcement laboratories and the FSA and FSS to ensure a harmonised approach to food safety enforcement. NRLs are responsible for setting standards for routine procedures and reliable testing methods in the regulated areas of feed and food. This delivers consumer protection and effective, risk-based, and proportionate regulation and enforcement. The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for Chemical Hazards in feed and food. Chemical hazards in feed and food could include, but are not limited to: -Food Contact Materials (FCM), -Processing contaminants, -Mycotoxins and plant toxins, -Metals and nitrogenous compounds, -Halogenated persistent organic pollutants, -Flavourings. This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS2,800,000 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The FSA and FSS are responsible for Official Feed and Food Controls across the UK. The UK has a legal obligation to appoint NRLs for feed and food. NRLs provide advice and support to food, feed, and food contact materials enforcement laboratories and the FSA and FSS to ensure a harmonised approach to food safety enforcement. NRLs are responsible for setting standards for routine procedures and reliable testing methods in the regulated areas of feed and food. This delivers consumer protection and effective, risk-based, and proportionate regulation and enforcement. The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for Chemical Hazards in feed and food. Chemical hazards in feed and food could include, but are not limited to: -Food Contact Materials (FCM), -Processing contaminants, -Mycotoxins and plant toxins, -Metals and nitrogenous compounds, -Halogenated persistent organic pollutants, -Flavourings. Renewal: two-year optional extension until 2031 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040124-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | The FSA is entitled to extend the Contract by 2 years subject to giving notice in accordance with the terms of the Contract. See the Award Form and Core Terms of the Contract for more information. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | £1 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £324,744 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FERA SCIENCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 12 Dec 2024 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040124-2024 - 16 May 2024 at 07:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015513-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.capita.com - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.food.gov.uk/ - https://www.judiciary.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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