Bacterial Contamination of Bivalve Molluscs FS616026 NRL
A Prior Information Notice
by FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 4 year
- Value
- 1
- Sector
- INDUSTRIAL
- Published
- 21 Mar 2024
- Delivery
- 01 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2029
- Deadline
- 18 Apr 2024 12:00
Concepts
Location
www.food.gov.uk
3 buyers
- Food Standards Agency London
Description
The National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) designated by the FSA and FSS in accordance with Assimilated Law 2017/625 are a critical part of our national infrastructure for delivering a safe and authentic food system. The NRLs play a pivotal role in food safety enforcement by providing support and impartial expert advice to Official Laboratories (OLs) and for the FSA and FSS on testing of food and feed, identifying new areas of research interest and emerging threats, developing novel analytical methods and providing advice and testing capability during an emergency incident.The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for bacteriological contamination of live bivalve molluscs.
Renewal Options
Possible 2 year extension.
Award Criteria
| Technical criteria | 80.0 |
| Commercial criteria | 20.0 |
CPV Codes
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Indicators
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- Renewals are available.
- Award on basis of price and quality.
Other Information
Contract length is 4 years, with a possible 2 year extension.
Reference
- FTS 009262-2024