LB Hill - Pesticide Residue Testing, Radiation Testing & Microbiological Testing

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The London Borough of Hillingdon is responsible for overseeing imported food and feed controls at its Imported Food Office located at London Heathrow Airport. European Community legislation requires imports of certain food and feed products to be introduced into the United Kingdom 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. The London Borough of Hillingdon is looking for a supplier or suppliers that can analyse imports of feed and food for the following contaminants: Lot A- Pesticide residues; Lot B - Caesium-134 and Caesium-137 Lot C - Microbiological contaminants; Lot D - Other Miscellaneous; Lot E - All of the above. The London Borough of Hillingdon retains the right to award some, all or none of the Lots described within the 5 (five) Lots). Suppliers must clearly indicate which Lot they wish to tender for. All suppliers must complete the Qualification & Technical Envelopes regardless of the number of Lots they choose to bid for.