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FS430418 - GMO Food and Feed Testing Capability Post EU-Exit

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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28 Jul 2021 at 08:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, based in York, has awarded a contract titled "FS430418 - GMO Food and Feed Testing Capability Post EU-Exit". This tender falls under the category of Research and Development Services, specifically focusing on laboratory services related to GMO applications in Great Britain. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 28 July 2021 to 31 March 2026. The tender was recently completed on 28 July 2021, following a tender period that ended on 17 December 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and experimental development sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory services related to GMO testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this market. Companies equipped to handle the complexities of GMO regulation and testing may find a competitive edge in this field, fostering potential growth through collaboration with the Food Standards Agency and expanding their service offerings in compliance with post-Brexit requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FS430418 - GMO Food and Feed Testing Capability Post EU-Exit

Notice Description

The appointed organisation will be responsible for delivering the provision of laboratory services for the authorisation of new GMO applications for Great Britain (GB), renewal GMO applications for GB and the review and re-validation of existing and ongoing applications as and when necessary on behalf of the FSA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4028860d-7477-4406-b152-518a0934f61a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d09df3d-bc99-4f23-b005-0cb47922831f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LGC

Further Information

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