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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | London Borough of Hillingdon |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: |
| Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £2,100,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £2,520,000 |
| Release Date: | 7 April 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 5 May 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 21 April 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 1 December 2026 |
| Contract End Date: | 30 November 2030 |
| Contract Duration: | 4.1 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-0660e5 |
| Notice Reference: | 031273-2026 |
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Provision of Laboratory Testing for the Imported Food Office
Provision of Laboratory Testing for the Imported Food Office
Provision of Laboratory Testing for the Imported Food Office
Provision of Laboratory Testing for the Imported Food Office
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| Award decision date: | 30 July 2026 |
| Award status: | Pending |
The London Borough of Hillingdon are looking for a supplier or suppliers that can analyse imports of feed and food for the following contaminants: Pesticide residues (fresh produce) Microbiological contaminants Mycotoxins Other Miscellaneous Suppliers can choose to submit a tender for all, some or none of the Lots as outlined above. The London Borough of Hillingdon reserves the right to award some, all of none of the Lots. The Council does not guarantee any minimum or maximum volume of samples under this contract. The complete service specification is provided in Appendix A, and all tender documents will be accessible via the tender portal at: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com
Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 requires increased controls on imports of fruits and vegetables originating from certain countries. Consignments that are subject to these increased controls must undergo a documentary check. In addition to this, an identity check and physical examination must be carried out at varying frequencies as set out in the Regulation. The complete service specification can be found at Appendix A. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com
Contract period: 1 December 2026 → 30 November 2030
Microbiological analysis is required for both products of animal origin and products not of animal origin. The most common microbiological test required at present is a test for Salmonella spp in betel leaves as required by Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2019/1793. These consignments are detained pending the results of sampling. The complete service specification can be found at Appendix A. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com
Contract period: 1 December 2026 → 30 November 2030
The most common mycotoxin test that we request is for Aflatoxins in nut products, spices and dried fruit as required by Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2019/1793. These consignments are detained pending the results of sampling. The complete service specification can be found at Appendix A. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com
Contract period: 1 December 2026 → 30 November 2030
In addition to the analysis listed in specifications A-C we also carry out analysis for the following contaminants: Pesticide analysis - dried products (e.g. tea) Plastic kitchenware - Formaldehyde / Primary aromatic amines Caesium 134 and Caesium 137 Sulphites / Sulphur Dioxide Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and dioxins Veterinary residues Heavy Metals Nematodes Biotoxins Histamine Detection Dioxins and Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) Unauthorised GMOs Unauthorised colours Sudan Dyes Acrylamide Irradiation Ethylene Oxide Rhodamine B Cyanide Norovirus Speciation testing Review of labelling description Adulteration Nutrition and health claims Dangerous substances (DNP, DMMA) Allergens The above list of contaminants is not exhaustive and new testing requirements can be introduced at any point. The complete service specification can be found at Appendix A. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com
Contract period: 1 December 2026 → 30 November 2030
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