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FS616029 National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2021 at 21:44

Tender

08 Jan 2021 at 23:08

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, initiated by The Food Standards Agency, titled "FS616029 National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed," is classified under research laboratory services within the services industry category. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the bidding period having concluded on 11 February 2021. The contract remains active, valued at approximately £533,941.76, and aims to support UK official control laboratories in managing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food and feed, with the appointed laboratory expected to engage internationally as an expert in the field.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, specifically those with expertise in genetically modified organism testing and regulation. Companies that can demonstrate strong capabilities in scientific assessment and validation methods for GMOs would be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders. The involvement of the Food Standards Agency indicates that successful bidders will play a critical role in advancing food safety and compliance regarding GMOs in the UK market.

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Notice Title

FS616029 National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed

Notice Description

NRL GMO Services * The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for GMOs. The NRL GMO will provide support to the UK official control laboratories for GMO control and will be required to identify and participate as an independent expert at international GMO meetings and networks to build expertise and knowledge in the area. * The NRL will liaise with and, as and when required, provide advice to the FSA appointed laboratory responsible for the scientific assessment and validation of detection methods for GMOs in food and feed as part of the UK GMO authorisation of regulated products procedure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NRL GMO Services * The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for GMOs. The NRL GMO will provide support to the UK official control laboratories for GMO control and will be required to identify and participate as an independent expert at international GMO meetings and networks to build expertise and knowledge in the area. * The NRL will liaise with and, as and when required, provide advice to the FSA appointed laboratory responsible for the scientific assessment and validation of detection methods for GMOs in food and feed as part of the UK GMO authorisation of regulated products procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0288fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019121-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£533,941 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LGC

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