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Scope

Description

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:

Total value (estimated)

• 拢2,100,000 excluding VAT
• 拢2,520,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030
• Possible extension to 30 November 2032
• 6 years

Description of possible extension:

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).

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

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 procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

• 71900000 - Laboratory services

Contract locations

• UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon

Lot constraints

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

The Council reserves the right to award multiple Lots to the same supplier where this represents the most advantageous tender.

Suppliers can choose to submit a tender for all, some or none of the Lots as outlined in the ITT.

The Council does not guarantee any minimum or maximum volume of samples under this contract.

Lot 1. Pesticide residues (fresh produce)

Description

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.

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢105,000 excluding VAT
• 拢1,260,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2. Microbiological analysis

Description

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.

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢420,000 excluding VAT
• 拢504,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 3. Mycotoxins

Description

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.

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢105,000 excluding VAT
• 拢126,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 4. Other categories of analysis

Description

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.

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢630,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 1. Pesticide residues (fresh produce)

Lot 2. Microbiological analysis

Lot 3. Mycotoxins

Lot 4. Other categories of analysis

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

21 April 2026, 11:59pm

Tender submission deadline

5 May 2026, 5:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

All tender documents will be made available via the tender portal: (the Portal).

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

10 August 2026

Recurring procurement

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 7 April 2030

Award criteria

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contracting authority

London Borough of Hillingdon

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHZZ-4724-NYPH

Civic Centre

Uxbridge

UB8 1UW

United Kingdom

Email: procurement [at] hillingdon.gov.uk

Website: /

Region: UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government