Award

National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2025 at 13:06

Tender

12 Jun 2024 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking contracts for the National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms, with a contract title "National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms". This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and will cover the entirety of the UK. The procurement stage is currently active, with the contract spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029, with an optional two-year extension. The estimated value of the contract ranges between £0 and £1,137,257.51, including VAT. The procurement method being used is an open procedure.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and research services, specifically in the food and feed safety industry. Businesses well-suited to compete for this contract will have expertise in providing reliable testing methods and setting standards for routine procedures within regulated areas of feed and food safety. The contract offers a stable, high-value engagement over several years, with the possibility of extending the contract term, thereby providing a long-term revenue stream. Successful bidders will collaborate closely with the FSA and FSS, ensuring a harmonised approach to food safety enforcement across the UK.

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Notice Title

National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms

Notice Description

The FSA and FSS are responsible for Official Feed and Food Controls across the UK. The UK has a legal obligation to appoint NRLs for feed and food safety. NRLs provide advice and support to food, feed, and food contact materials enforcement laboratories and the FSA and FSS to ensure a harmonised approach to food safety enforcement. NRLs are responsible for setting standards for routine procedures and reliable testing methods in the regulated areas of feed and food. This delivers consumer protection and effective, risk-based, and proportionate regulation and enforcement.<br/><br/><br/><br/>The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK NRL for feed and food additives. The contract will be delivered over four years, starting 1st April 2025, to end 31st March 2029. There will be an optional 2-year extension that can be enacted by variation. The applicant is required to submit a quote covering the full 4 years period and are encouraged to provide intelligent estimates for the lifespan of the contract at the outset, considering any foreseen increases (or decreases) over time. If significant changes need to be made throughout the contract, then these will be discussed, as necessary, with the appointed contractor.<br/>This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension.<br/>The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS1,137,257.51 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The FSA and FSS are responsible for Official Feed and Food Controls across the UK. The UK has a legal obligation to appoint NRLs for feed and food safety. NRLs provide advice and support to food, feed, and food contact materials enforcement laboratories and the FSA and FSS to ensure a harmonised approach to food safety enforcement. NRLs are responsible for setting standards for routine procedures and reliable testing methods in the regulated areas of feed and food. This delivers consumer protection and effective, risk-based, and proportionate regulation and enforcement.



The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK NRL for feed and food additives. The contract will be delivered over four years, starting 1st April 2025, to end 31st March 2029. There will be an optional 2-year extension that can be enacted by variation. The applicant is required to submit a quote covering the full 4 years period and are encouraged to provide intelligent estimates for the lifespan of the contract at the outset, considering any foreseen increases (or decreases) over time. If significant changes need to be made throughout the contract, then these will be discussed, as necessary, with the appointed contractor.
This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension.
The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS1,137,257.51 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046f5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013982-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£613,967 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
The FSA is entitled to extend the Contract by 2 years subject to giving notice in accordance with the terms of the Contract. See the Award Form and Core Terms of the Contract for more information.

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
lisa.francis@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LGC

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