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title: "National Reference Laboratory for Feed and Food Additives"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046d98"
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# National Reference Laboratory for Feed and Food Additives

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046d98

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has completed the procurement process for the National Reference Laboratory for Feed and Food Additives, a contract awarded to Fera Science Limited. This contract, classified under Research and Development Services (CPV: 73000000), covers the provision of services necessary for the UK National Reference Laboratory's operations in feed and food additives. The contract initiation was dated 31st January 2025, with the services commencing on 1st April 2025 and running until 31st March 2029, with an option for a two-year extension. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with the FSA based in York, managing the tender process which followed the legal framework established by the EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the research and development field, particularly those specialising in laboratory services and food safety. Companies with expertise in developing standard testing methods and providing consultancy can greatly benefit from participating in such contracts, as it allows them to gain recognition and build a robust portfolio in regulated sectors. Fera Science Limited, as the awarded supplier, demonstrates how businesses can leverage such opportunities to secure significant public contracts and foster growth by contributing to vital national initiatives in food safety enforcement and consumer protection.

## Notice

The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK NRL for feed and food additives. The contract will be delivered over four years, starting 1st April 2025, to end 31st March 2029. There will be an optional 2-year extension that can be enacted by variation.

### 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 safety. 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 NRL for feed and food additives.

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/003391-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 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 | £382,503 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | 7PR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| 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

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 20:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003391-2025
- 5 Jun 2024 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017425-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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