Tender

Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for Northern Ireland

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

16 May 2024 at 14:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency is seeking a service provider for the National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for Northern Ireland. This 4-year contract, extendable by 2 years, involves research and development services and laboratory services. The estimated contract value is £78,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of July 15, 2024. The contract period is from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029, and the delivery addresses are in York, postal code YO1 7PR, and Northern Ireland. This tender is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises.

This tender presents an opportunity for service providers in the research and laboratory services industry to contribute to ensuring the safety of genetically modified organisms in food and feed in Northern Ireland. Businesses specialised in providing laboratory services and research expertise would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties should register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. For further queries or support, contact the Helpdesk at 0800 9956035 or support-health@atamis.co.uk.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for Northern Ireland

Notice Description

The designated laboratory will carry out the provision of Services for the National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for NI and will play a vital role in protecting consumers against the use of any unauthorised GMO ingredients in food and feed. The NRL will provide specialist advice as requested by the FSA and technical support to the NI enforcement process for food, feed and products thereof. The NRL will also provide support to the official control laboratories for NI for GMO control and will be required to identify and participate at international GMO meetings and networks to build expertise and knowledge in the area. This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS78,000 for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cb07efa-b5b4-492a-b943-a93770c3358a
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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