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awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Accredited Public Analyst Services

[Durham County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council)

Estimated value

£80,000

Published

1 Mar 2024

Deadline

Closed

29 Mar 2024

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Under the Food Law Code of Practice, the Council is required to appoint a Public Analyst and Agricultural Analyst for the purposes of analysing samples of Food and Feed as part of the Council's duties under the following legislation.\\r

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• Food Safety Act 1990, \\r

• Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (England) Regulations 2013, \\r

• Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013\\r

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• Agriculture Act 1970, \\r

• Animal Feed (Hygiene, Sampling etc. and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2015\\r

• Fertilisers (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations 1996, \\r

• EC Fertiliser (England and Wales) Regulations 2006\\r

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The successful provder will be responsible for carrying out analysis on samples submitted to them by Durham County Council, interpreting results and providing legal opinion when requested.

## CPV classification

Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/23c41937-acdf-4401-bc03-35de2f388adc)

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