--- title: "Chemical Testing for Northern Ireland" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045a2d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045a2d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045a2d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045a2d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2025-05-01" --- # Chemical Testing for Northern Ireland Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045a2d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045a2d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045a2d.json) ## Summary The Food Standards Agency, based in York, is spearheading a procurement process entitled "Chemical Testing for Northern Ireland," falling under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, addresses the provision of National Reference Laboratory services in Northern Ireland for chemical and contaminant testing. It targets critical areas such as metals, nitrogenous compounds, processing contaminants, and halogenated persistent organic pollutants, structured as a multiple lot tender. The initial tender stage started on 16th May 2024, with contracts awarded by July 2024 and officially signed in August 2024. The successful completion of contracts with the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) marked the transition to the award stage, whereas the latest update on 1st May 2025 signifies an ongoing management phase. This tender presents prime opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory testing services, particularly those with expertise in chemical and contaminant analysis. It is ideal for organisations that can provide comprehensive research and consultancy services focused on food and feed safety in alignment with the legislative requirements. The contract's duration, spanning up to six years with an optional extension, offers substantial prospects for sustained engagement and revenue generation. Companies equipped with robust quality management, project management, and relevant industry experience would be well-suited to capitalise on this procurement. Additionally, businesses committed to addressing themes like climate change and risk management will find strategic advantages in this tender. The project's scale and international scope suggest potential collaboration with or competition from entities like AGES, reinforcing the need for competitive bidding and strategic differentiation. ## Notice The National Reference Laboratory(ies) for Chemical and Contaminant Testing for Northern Ireland (NI) will play a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of food or feed contaminated with chemical contaminants such as metals, nitrogenous compounds, processing contaminants and halogenated persistent organic pollutants. The NRL will provide specialist advice as requested by the FSA and technical support to the NI enforcement process for food, feed and products thereof. This is a multiple lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for all lots, several lots together or one lot. The designated laboratory(ies) will carry out the provision of Services for the NRLs for NI for the following areas: Lot 1 NRL for Metals and Nitrogenous Compounds in Feed and Food Lot 2 NRL for Processing Contaminants Lot 3 NRL for Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to b ### Lot Information 2. Lot 1 NRL for Metals and Nitrogenous Compounds in Feed and Food The National Reference Laboratory(ies) for Chemical and Contaminant Testing for Northern Ireland (NI) will play a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of food or feed contaminated with chemical contaminants such as metals, nitrogenous compounds, processing contaminants and halogenated persistent organic pollutants. The NRL will provide specialist advice as requested by the FSA and technical support to the NI enforcement process for food, feed and products thereof. This is a multiple lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for all lots, several lots together or one lot. The designated laboratory(ies) will carry out the provision of Services for the NRLs for NI for the following areas: Lot 1 NRL for Metals and Nitrogenous Compounds in Feed and Food Lot 2 NRL for Processing Contaminants Lot 3 NRL for Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS252,000 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension. Renewal: 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. 3. Lot 2 NRL for Processing Contaminants The National Reference Laboratory(ies) for Chemical and Contaminant Testing for Northern Ireland (NI) will play a vital role in protecting consumers from illness that could arise from the consumption of food or feed contaminated with chemical contaminants such as metals, nitrogenous compounds, processing contaminants and halogenated persistent organic pollutants. The NRL will provide specialist advice as requested by the FSA and technical support to the NI enforcement process for food, feed and products thereof. This is a multiple lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for all lots, several lots together or one lot. The designated laboratory(ies) will carry out the provision of Services for the NRLs for NI for the following areas: Lot 1 NRL for Metals and Nitrogenous Compounds in Feed and Food Lot 2 NRL for Processing Contaminants Lot 3 NRL for Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS252,000 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension. Renewal: 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. 4. Lot 3 NRL for Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) contaminants can be found in found in food and feed. They are toxic and persistent chemicals and their effects on human health include dermal toxicity, immunotoxicity, reproductive effects and teratogenicity, endocrine disruption and carcinogenicity. They are present in the environment, especially from pollution events and there are concerns around negative human health effects from long-term exposure to even the smallest amounts of Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Examples include PCBs and dioxins, brominated and fluorinated persistent contaminants such as flame retardants. Renewal: 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018453-2025 | | 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, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jul 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 | £40,434 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | 7PR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Guildhall | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AUSTRIAN AGENCY FOR HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY (AGES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 1 May 2025 at 13:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018453-2025 - 22 Nov 2024 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037879-2024 - 16 May 2024 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015612-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.food.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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