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Bioinformatics contractor to assess applications for approval of GMOs

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2024 at 08:56

Tender

13 Feb 2024 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, based in the United Kingdom, recently awarded a contract for bioinformatics services to assess applications for approval of GMOs. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement process has concluded, and Fera Science Limited is the active contractor for this project. The contract was signed on 22nd April 2024, with a contract value of 1.0 GBP.

This tender by the Food Standards Agency offers business opportunities for companies in the field of bioinformatics and genetic research. Small and medium enterprises that specialize in genomic data analysis may find this tender particularly suited for their expertise. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure, providing fair access to qualified suppliers interested in contributing to the assessment of genetically modified organisms under UK regulations.

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Notice Title

Bioinformatics contractor to assess applications for approval of GMOs

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-0439ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013690-2024
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
SME

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
£1
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20241 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
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
FSA Commercial
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
7PR
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERA SCIENCE

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