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FS900109a Microbiological Testing for Northern Ireland 1-5

Food Standards Agency · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:16.

Opportunity overview

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.<br/><br/>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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Sciensano

No match
Contract value
£534.9k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 Mar 2025
Award ID
032022-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Rue Juliette, BL, 1050, Saint Barthélemy

Classification

  • CPV71900000 — Laboratory services
  • CPV73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • CPV73111000 — Research laboratory services

Lots

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

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
FS900109a / C285255
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
17 Jun 2024, 12:00
Description
All bids will be opened at noon on the tender opening date, bids received after this time may be excluded and may not be evaluated.

Address

Street Address
All bids will be opened using the e-procurement site Atamis.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Recurrence

Description
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.

Expected award period

Starts
17 Jun 2024, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
17 Jun 2024, 12:00

Communication

Classification

Id
71900000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
2. Lot 1 NRL for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
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.<br/><br/>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.

Value

Amount
1
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
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.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
3. Lot 2 NRL for Campylobacter, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella 
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
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.<br/><br/>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.

Value

Amount
1
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
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.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
4. Lot 3 NRL for Coagulase positive Staphylococci (including Staphylococcus aure
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
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.<br/><br/>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.

Value

Amount
1
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
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.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
5. Lot 4 NRL for Escherichia coli, including Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
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.<br/><br/>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.

Value

Amount
1
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
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.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
6. Lot 5 NRL for Foodborne Viruses (including bivalve molluscs)  
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
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.<br/><br/>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.

Value

Amount
1
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
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.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
www.food.gov.uk

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73111000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research laboratory services
Entry 2
Id
71900000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory services
Entry 3
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
www.food.gov.uk

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery Location

Description
www.food.gov.uk

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery Location

Description
www.food.gov.uk

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
71900000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory services
Entry 3
Id
73111000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research laboratory services
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery Location

Description
www.food.gov.uk

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
71900000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory services
Entry 3
Id
73111000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research laboratory services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-78282
Name
Food Standards Agency

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1H 9EX
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Floors 6 and 7, Clive House, 70 Petty France

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Food Standards Agency

Contact

Name
FSA Commercial
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-5202
Name
High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Strand

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-146060
Name
Food Standards Agency

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Locality
York
Postal Code
YO1 7PR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
YO1 7PR

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Food Standards Agency

Contact

Name
FSA Commercial
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-151151
Name
Sciensano

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
BL
Locality
Rue Juliette
Postal Code
1050
Country Name
Saint Barthélemy
Street Address
Wytsmanstraat

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Sciensano

Award information

Award 1
Id
032022-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-151151
Name
Sciensano

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
032022-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
032022-2025-1
Date Signed
31 Mar 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
534,939.08
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · York · UKI32 · YO1 7PR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-045a32-2025-06-12T15:38:51+01:00compiled ·