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FS430676 - Procurement of a bioinformatics contractor

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

17 Mar 2021 at 14:47

AwardUpdate

17 Mar 2021 at 14:46

AwardUpdate

11 Mar 2021 at 13:30

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08 Mar 2021 at 09:35

AwardUpdate

08 Mar 2021 at 09:28

Award

22 Feb 2021 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "FS430676 - Procurement of a bioinformatics contractor" was conducted by The Food Standards Agency, located in York, England. This complete tender, classified under laboratory and optical equipment services, was executed using an open procurement method, following an open procedure above threshold. The tender period concluded on 1st February 2021, while the contract period is set to run from 14th February 2021 until 30th January 2024. The contract was awarded on the same day the tender period ended, with the award notice published on 22nd February 2021.

This procurement offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the bioinformatics and laboratory services sectors. Businesses with expertise in laboratory equipment, optical technologies, and precision instruments, particularly those capable of servicing the Food Standards Agency and related entities, would be well-suited to compete for future tenders. Engaging in contracts like this can significantly enhance visibility and foster growth for SMEs looking to establish a foothold in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

FS430676 - Procurement of a bioinformatics contractor

Notice Description

FS430676 - Procurement of a bioinformatics contractor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db7c7ebf-10f3-4bf3-b55d-353f94bb3942
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea954860-c927-492f-a8f8-b560916be61d
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,305 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2021 - 30 Jan 2024 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
THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
David Philips
Contact Email
contracts@fera.co.uk, fsa.procurement@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01904232177

Buyer Location

Locality
SAND HUTTON YORK
Postcode
YO32 9UJ
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

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