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Bioinformatics contractor to assess applications for approval of GMOs

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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22 Jul 2024 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for a bioinformatics contractor to assess applications for the approval of GMOs. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV code: 73000000). The procurement process was conducted as an open procedure above threshold, with the tender period ending on 15th March 2024. The contract period runs from 22nd April 2024 to 31st March 2027. The tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs and is valued at approximately £300,000 with key delivery locations in York, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in bioinformatics and related consultancy services. Companies capable of conducting high-quality research and assessments in the field of GMOs would find this contract attractive. Both SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to compete, providing a broad scope for business growth by leveraging their expertise in bioinformatics. The long-term and high-value nature of the contract further enhances its appeal, offering stability and continuous business over a three-year period.

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Notice Title

Bioinformatics contractor to assess applications for approval of GMOs

Notice Description

A cost per assessment has been agreed in the contract and the total contract value is variable

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74edcb74-5565-485a-854f-e69940188b03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69b98ce2-f592-4afe-a593-d5af4228bd4a
Current Stage
Award
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,668 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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