Provision of Laboratory Testing for the Imported Food Office
Estimated value
£2.1m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
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 VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2030Possible 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | — | quality | 50.00% |
| Price | — | price | 50.00% |