Tender

FS430676 - Procurement of a bioinformatics contractor

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

10 Nov 2020 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency is currently in the active tender stage for the procurement of a bioinformatics contractor, specifically aimed at analysing genomic data in compliance with UK regulations on genetically modified food and feed. This opportunity is classified under research and development services (CPV code 73000000) and is located in York, England. The tender was published on 10th November 2020, with a deadline for submissions set for 15th December 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 29th January 2021 and will run until 27th January 2023. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, suitable for wider participation from interested bidders.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those capable of providing consultancy services related to genomic data analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, bringing expertise in scientific research, consultancy, and execution of development projects. Companies with a strong background in bioinformatics and related fields will find this opportunity particularly relevant for expanding their operations within the public procurement space.

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Notice Title

FS430676 - Procurement of a bioinformatics contractor

Notice Description

Tenders are invited to carry out analysis of genomic data for applications to the UK under the UK regulations on genetically modified food and feed to be costed on a per-dossier basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e15ced65-6fb0-474f-b7b2-c911a9fab447
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ce4bf1-67a2-4149-8cac-fc642f13e2b5
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2021 - 27 Jan 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fsa.procurement@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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