Provision of Laboratory Testing for the Imported Food Office

London Borough of HillingdoncontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0660e5Procurement Act 2023SME suitableplanned
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Estimated value

£2.1m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

18 Mar 2026

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Description

The London Borough of Hillingdon intends to procure a service for the PROVISION OF LABORATORY TESTING FOR THE IMPORTED FOOD OFFICE Pre-market engagement The London Borough of Hillingdon are looking for a supplier or suppliers that can analyse imports of feed and food for the following contaminants:    A. Pesticide residues (fresh produce)  B. Microbiological contaminants   C. Mycotoxins D. Other Miscellaneous  The London Borough of Hillingdon is responsible for overseeing imported food and feed controls at its Imported Food Office located at London Heathrow Airport. Legislation requires imports of certain food and feed products to be introduced into Great Britain only via approved inspection facilities. The Imported Food Office at London Heathrow Airport is an approved inspection facility for both imports of products of animal origin, and those not of animal origin.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0660e5
Total value
£2,100,000 excluding VAT
£2,520,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2030
Possible extension to 30 Nov 2032

The Contract will be for an initial term of 4 years extendable at Hillingdon's sole discretion for a period of 2 years, giving a total of 6 years (the Term).

Main category
services
CPV classifications
71900000
Contract locations
London, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality50.00%
Priceprice50.00%