---
title: "Trichinella Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000573334"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2019-03-15"
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# Trichinella Testing Services

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000573334

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) for the provision of Trichinella Testing Services. This tender, classified under the services category (CPV Code: 73430000), is located in Aberdeen, Scotland. The project is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the open procurement method. The contract value is set at £45,000, and the associated contract was signed on 15th March 2019. The tender submission period ended on 5th March 2019, with bids being accepted electronically.

This opportunity can create significant avenues for business growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering testing services and compliance with EU and UK legislation. Businesses with expertise in laboratory testing, especially those accredited for Trichinella sample analysis, would be well-suited to compete. By participating in such tenders, suppliers can enhance their portfolio, establish partnerships with public authorities, and enhance their reputation in the industry.

## Notice

Excerpt from Tender Documentation: FSS requires the Supplier to provide a Trichinella testing services as defined in relevant European and UK legislation APPENDIX A and further described in the Legal Framework for Trichinella and UK NRL Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) APPENDIX B. It will be the responsibility of the Supplier to meet the requirements of the Performance Management Framework as described at APPENDIX D to deliver performance of the Contract in accordance with UK and EU Law within this area and FSS will assess the Contractor's performance throughout the life of the contract. Service Delivery - Sample Analysis FSS requires the Supplier to provide a service to analyse samples as follows: Routinely analyse Trichinella samples within appropriately accredited premises in accordance with the statutory Trichinella testing programme as agreed with FSS.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Excerpt from Tender Documentation; FSS requires the Supplier to provide a Trichinella testing services as defined in relevant European and UK legislation APPENDIX A and further described in the Legal Framework for Trichinella and UK NRL Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) APPENDIX B. It will be the responsibility of the Supplier to meet the requirements of the Performance Management Framework as described at APPENDIX D to deliver performance of the Contract in accordance with UK and EU Law within this area and FSS will assess the Contractor's performance throughout the life of the contract. Service Delivery - Sample Analysis FSS requires the Supplier to provide a service to analyse samples as follows: Routinely analyse Trichinella samples within appropriately accredited premises in accordance with the statutory Trichinella testing programme as agreed with FSS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348496 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS) |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 5RL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIOBEST LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348496
- 11 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344870

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB344870&idx=1
  11th February 2019 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344870
  Trichinella Testing Services - Excerpt from Tender Documentation: FSS requires the Supplier to provide a Trichinella testing services as defined in relevant European and UK legislation APPENDIX A and further described in the Legal Framework for Trichinella and UK NRL Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) APPENDIX B. It will be the responsibility of the Supplier to meet the requirements of the Performance Management Framework as described at APPENDIX D to deliver performance of the Contract in accordance with UK and EU Law within this area and FSS will assess the Contractor's performance throughout the life of the contract. Service Delivery - Sample Analysis FSS requires the Supplier to provide a service to analyse samples as follows: Routinely analyse Trichinella samples within appropriately accredited premises in accordance with the statutory Trichinella testing programme as agreed with FSS.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348496
  Trichinella Testing Services - Excerpt from Tender Documentation: FSS requires the Supplier to provide a Trichinella testing services as defined in relevant European and UK legislation APPENDIX A and further described in the Legal Framework for Trichinella and UK NRL Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) APPENDIX B. It will be the responsibility of the Supplier to meet the requirements of the Performance Management Framework as described at APPENDIX D to deliver performance of the Contract in accordance with UK and EU Law within this area and FSS will assess the Contractor's performance throughout the life of the contract. Service Delivery - Sample Analysis FSS requires the Supplier to provide a service to analyse samples as follows: Routinely analyse Trichinella samples within appropriately accredited premises in accordance with the statutory Trichinella testing programme as agreed with FSS.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000573334
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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