FS900109a Microbiological Testing for Northern Ireland 1-5

A Tender Notice
by FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
£1
Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
16 May 2024
Delivery
01 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2029
Deadline
17 Jun 2024 12:00

Concepts

Location

www.food.gov.uk

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

The NI NRLs will deliver the OCR regulatory requirements for NI, aligning with European Union Reference Laboratories (EURLs) work programmes, wherever possible. They will build strong communication networks with NI Official Laboratories (OLs) designated within NI and across the EU, providing them with support, training and advice, where needed. Although there is limited ability to share EU-RL-related information between NI NRLs and NRLs in GB, FSA encourages communication between them, where this is beneficial to NRL functions. This is a 4 year contract with an optional 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 - £750,000 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.

Lot Division

1 2. Lot 1 NRL for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
  • Value: £1
2 3. Lot 2 NRL for Campylobacter, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella
  • Value: £1
3 4. Lot 3 NRL for Coagulase positive Staphylococci (including Staphylococcus aure
  • Value: £1
4 5. Lot 4 NRL for Escherichia coli, including Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC
  • Value: £1
5 6. Lot 5 NRL for Foodborne Viruses (including bivalve molluscs)
  • Value: £1

Renewal Options

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.

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • 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.

Reference

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