National Reference Laboratory for chemical hazards

Concepts

• research and development
• research laboratory
• laboratory services
• food contact materials enforcement laboratories
• national reference laboratory
• chemical hazards
• the uk national reference laboratory
• national
• laboratory
• chemical

Location

www.food.gov.uk

Description

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 £0 - £2,800,000 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.

Total Quantity or Scope

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 Options

two-year optional extension until 2031

CPV Codes

• 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
• 73111000 - Research laboratory services
• 71900000 - Laboratory services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension.The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between £0 - £2,800,000 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. … This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension.The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between £0 - £2,800,000 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.