Laboratory Services for the Examination of Food Raw Materials (Chicken Meat) During Epidemiological Investigations

This tender concerns the procurement of laboratory services specifically for the examination of food raw materials, with a focus on chicken meat, within the context of epidemiological investigations. The procurement is initiated based on a memorandum from the Department of State Supervision for Compliance with Sanitary Legislation. Its primary purpose is to support state supervision efforts during the investigation of infectious disease outbreaks and cases of food poisoning.

The scope of work involves specialized laboratory testing and analysis of chicken meat to identify potential causes of illness or contamination related to outbreaks. This is crucial for public health protection and for determining the source and nature of foodborne illnesses. The services are essential for regulatory bodies to conduct thorough investigations, implement necessary control measures, and prevent further spread of diseases.

The procuring entity is the Main Department of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection in the Rivne region. The tender falls under the category of research services, with the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 73110000-6, indicating a focus on research and development services. This procurement underscores the importance of robust laboratory capacity in safeguarding food safety and responding effectively to public health emergencies related to foodborne pathogens and contaminants.

This is a services contract in the health and medical services, Research and legal services sectors, with a focus on Infectious Diseases, Laboratory, Legislative Drafting and Laboratories. Located in Ukraine, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of UAH 18,071.

Published through ProZorro Ukraine, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.