Chemical Testing for Northern Ireland Lot 3

Location

York

Description

Following UK exit from the European Union (EU), the Windsor Framework (incorporating former arrangements under the Northern Ireland Protocol) requiresNorthern Ireland to continue to adhere to the EU Official Controls set out in Regulation2017/625, ref regarding the arrangement of official controls, including the designation of NRLs. Furthermore, NRLs for NI must be separately designated from those in GB, whereas prior to EU exit, NRLs were designated on a UK-wide basis. Additionally, under the Windsor Framework arrangements, NI NRLs must be located in an EU member state or within European Economic Area (EEA) i.e. they cannot be locatedwithin any part of the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
• 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Optional 2 year extension option