Tender

FS616029 National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

08 Jan 2021 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency is conducting a tender for the contract titled "FS616029 National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed". This procurement falls under the industry category of research laboratory services and is located within the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active with an open procurement method and is identified as an 'open procedure (above threshold)'. The deadline for submissions is on 11th February 2021, while the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and will extend until 31st March 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, leveraging their unique capabilities to provide support services for UK official control laboratories. Given the strategic importance of GMO control in food and feed, this contract can significantly enhance a company’s portfolio and credibility within the scientific and regulatory communities.

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Notice Title

FS616029 National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed

Notice Description

NRL GMO Services - The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for GMOs. The NRL GMO will provide support to the UK official control laboratories for GMO control and will be required to identify and participate as an independent expert at international GMO meetings and networks to build expertise and knowledge in the area. - The NRL will liaise with and, as and when required, provide advice to the FSA appointed laboratory responsible for the scientific assessment and validation of detection methods for GMOs in food and feed as part of the UK GMO authorisation of regulated products procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68599856-d6d5-47a1-9f03-1805d244d4ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/496a8dc7-a116-4add-8cb7-c70afbff8d71
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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