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Procurement of a bioinformatics contractor

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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17 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, a key UK government authority based in York, has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Procurement of a bioinformatics contractor." This project falls under the category of research and development services, specifically focusing on the analysis of genomic data in compliance with UK regulations concerning genetically modified food and feed. The open procurement method was employed, with active contracts awarded to Fera Science Ltd, amounting to £150,000. The awarding of the contract occurred on 14th February 2021, marking the final stage of this comprehensive tender process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in bioinformatics and genomic data analysis. Companies that provide research and development services within the agriculture and food sector would be particularly well-suited to participate. The open procedure encourages a wide range of competitors, allowing firms with expertise in genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and associated regulatory compliance to potentially grow their business by engaging with governmental bodies seeking these essential services.

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Notice Title

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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-h6vhtk-029402
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003227-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20215 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

FERA SCIENCE

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