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Point of Contact Testing - Food Authenticity

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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16 Jul 2019 at 13:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, soliciting bids for the tender titled "Point of Contact Testing - Food Authenticity" within the research and development services category. Located in London, this open procurement procedure was designed to investigate the viability of point of contact technology in detecting food fraud and authenticity, with the tender period concluding on 13 May 2019. The contract award occurred on 5 July 2019, with an active status and a total value of £134,582. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2019 and will run until 31 December 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those focused on food technology and authenticity. Companies adept at innovating or applying new diagnostic technologies are well-suited to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) eager to make an impact in the food sector. Engaging in this opportunity can drive growth, as suppliers can contribute to enhancing food safety and combating fraud in the marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Point of Contact Testing - Food Authenticity

Notice Description

Defra wishes to undertake a two part study. Firstly, a review of POC technology, through a food authenticity lens, with a specific focus on applications as rapid tools to detect food fraud (e.g. to detect misrepresentation and mislabelling of foodstuffs). The review should provide 1) information on what current and emerging POC tools are available to detect potential food fraud or verify food authenticity, and how they are currently used, 2) the 'fitness for purpose' of existing POC tools (i.e. proof of concept stage or beyond), 3) what opportunities exist to use POC tests more widely (including from existing applications from other sectors), including the risks and benefits associated with potential new POC applications, and 4) where additional research and development would be needed to further exploit this powerful diagnostics platform in the field of food authenticity. In parallel, Defra wishes to undertake a pilot study to trial new of new technologies to develop and demonstrate the suitability of POC technology applications in the food chain. The pilot study is intended to trial new approaches, for example through lab-based experimental work, to put the right tools in place to move novel technologies forward and enable rapid uptake of technology to meet food authenticity needs within the food system. The pilot study experimental design should focus on 1) overcoming key barrier(s) to implementation of POC technology, and 2) practical road testing of novel approaches in relation to a specific scenario or product

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-920bbf9e-ee92-4757-bba6-89b16ce254f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc7a7565-f82e-448a-81b0-ad20dd695ff0
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,582 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 1-2 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LGC

Further Information

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