Award

Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for Northern Ireland

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Award

29 Oct 2024 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has awarded a contract for the provision of National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) for Northern Ireland focusing on genetically modified organisms in food and feed. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services, classified under CPV codes 73000000 and 73111000. This tender, part of an open procedure, attracted applications up to 15th July 2024. The contract is valued at £46,045.40 and will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029, serving multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and others. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being made public on 29th October 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in laboratory services and consultancy within the food and feed sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete, given their pertinent expertise and the open nature of the procurement process. The awarded supplier, AGES, highlights the competitive environment and potential for similar enterprises to engage in future opportunities with the FSA and related sectors.

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Notice Title

Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for Northern Ireland

Notice Description

This project is to procure National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) for Northern Ireland (NI).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74b764ae-f21c-48d2-a55a-386c00de4bcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b305d6c-d610-464d-ae81-b638e33ac1b1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below 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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,045 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,045 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

AGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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