Tender

Compositional Analysis of Selected Food Products

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

25 Mar 2022 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Compositional Analysis of Selected Food Products" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which operates from London, England. This open procedure tender falls under the industry category of laboratory services and is currently at the active stage, with a tender period ending on 19 April 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 9 May 2022 and run until 9 September 2022. Interested parties can explore relevant documents via the Defra E-Tendering portal, provided by Bravo Solutions.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory services sector. Companies that specialise in food analysis, especially those equipped with DNA-based methodologies for species verification, would be well-positioned to compete. The opportunity involves rigorous testing and analysis of meat and fish products, which can enhance capabilities and expand client portfolios for businesses active in food safety and quality assurance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Compositional Analysis of Selected Food Products

Notice Description

Defra is undertaking a focussed informal survey of approx. 350 meat and fish products to verify compliance with compositional standards and labelling. Sample collection and screening analysis to check for labelling mis-description is being undertaken by FERA Science Ltd. Samples are analysed using an appropriate DNA-based multi-analyte screen which encompasses pork, beef, lamb, turkey, chicken, goat and equine species. White fish samples are analysed using a multi-analyte screen which encompasses cod, pollack and pangasius. Those samples which are screened as positive (for a species not declared on the label) and a proportion of screen-negative results, are to be submitted for independent confirmatory analysis by a third party laboratory, using appropriate DNA-based methodology for species verification and an assessment of how much is present Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.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/c5cfec52-9591-43cd-b8bc-c548c7ee9718
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - 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
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 May 2022 - 9 Sep 2022 1-6 months
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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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