--- title: "Additives and Food Improvement Agents Testing for Northern Ireland" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045a34" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045a34" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045a34.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045a34.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2024-10-30" --- # Additives and Food Improvement Agents Testing for Northern Ireland Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045a34 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045a34) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045a34.json) ## Summary The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has completed a procurement process for the establishment of National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) to manage testing of additives and food improvement agents in Northern Ireland. The contract focuses on research and development consultancy services within the UK, specifically classified under CPV code 73200000. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, leading to the awarding stage on 1 October 2024. This tender, awarded to the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES), will span four years, with an optional two-year extension, and an overall estimated contract value of £174,000. This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, research and development, or consultancy within the food safety sector. Companies with robust experience in quality management, risk management, and project delivery are well-suited to this tender. Additionally, suppliers offering excellent value and technical expertise could benefit from further similar opportunities facilitated by the FSA, given its role as a national federal agency dedicated to public health and safety. ## Notice The National Reference Laboratory(ies) for Feed Additives and Food Improvement Agents for Northern Ireland (NI) will play a vital role in protecting consumers from feeds containing harmful or unauthorised additives or from foods containing unauthorised Food Improvement Agents. 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 dual lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for one lot or both lots together; please provide details of any applicable discount for multiple awards within the Financial Template. The designated laboratory(ies) will carry out the provision of Services for the NRLs for NI for the following areas: Lot 1 NRL for Additives for use in Animal Nutrition Lot 2 NRL for Food Improvement Agents This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS174,000 for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension. ### Lot Information 2. Lot 1 NRL for Additives for use in Animal Nutrition This project is to procure National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) for Northern Ireland (NI) 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 Food Improvement Agents The National Reference Laboratory(ies) for Feed Additives and Food Improvement Agents for Northern Ireland (NI) will play a vital role in protecting consumers from feeds containing harmful or unauthorised additives or from foods containing unauthorised Food Improvement Agents. 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 dual lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for one lot or both lots together; please provide details of any applicable discount for multiple awards within the Financial Template. The designated laboratory(ies) will carry out the provision of Services for the NRLs for NI for the following areas: Lot 1 NRL for Additives for use in Animal Nutrition Lot 2 NRL for Food Improvement Agents This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS174,000 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035218-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Sep 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 | £174,000 | ## 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 | 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 | 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 - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 30 Oct 2024 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035218-2024 - 16 May 2024 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015627-2024 ## Notice URLs - 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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