National Reference Laboratory for Chemical Hazards

A Contract Award Notice
by FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
4 year (est.)
Value
£325K
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
12 Dec 2024
Delivery
01 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2029 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

York

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

1 supplier

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.

Award Detail

1 Fera Science (York)
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £324,745

Award Criteria

Tender summary and objectives and the approach/scope of work 25.0
Plan and deliverables 10.0
Organisational experience, expertise and staff effort 10.0
Project management 10.0
Risk management 5.0
Quality management 10.0
PRICE 20.0

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price.

Reference

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