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Food Authenticity Method Standardisation Support/harmonisation

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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07 Jul 2025 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located in London, has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Food Authenticity Method Standardisation Support/harmonisation." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting research and development services and related consultancy. The process employed a direct procurement method, specifically below-threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage. The contract, involving the participation of Fera Science Ltd as the supplier, commenced on May 29, 2025, and will run until March 31, 2028, with a total value of £73,535.97. The initiative primarily aims to benefit UK interests in the CEN TC 460 Food Authenticity and includes delivery across multiple regions in the UK, ensuring continued expertise exchange and involvement in international standardisation efforts post-EU exit.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on developing and standardising food authenticity testing methods, particularly those with proven analytical expertise. Companies with a strong background in scientific research and international collaboration will find this tender especially conducive to business growth, allowing them to influence global food standards and enhance trade practices. Additionally, businesses that possess established connections within the European Standardisation Body environment, similar to Fera Science Ltd, stand to benefit due to the contract's focus on harmonising efforts at a European level. The involvement in such a prestigious initiative can bolster the credibility and industry standing of participating organisations.

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Notice Title

Food Authenticity Method Standardisation Support/harmonisation

Notice Description

The aim of the research is to ensure UK interests are represented at the CEN TC 460 Food Authenticity, that knowledge sharing occurs and the maintenance of expert links with the CEN community following EU exit. The research will provide resource allocation for members of Fera Science Ltd to represent Defra interests. The UK have been building their participation at the CEN (the European Standardisation Body) Food Authenticity Technical Committee over recent years. Working with international partners to deliver science-based food standards to protect consumers and facilitate fair practices in global trade, promoting UK/Defra policy priorities. The UK has a significant body of relevant analytical expertise, experience and methods, developed under Defra's food authenticity programme, that contributes to this work. We have previously provided funding to support Fera expert's involvement in 2 CEN working groups for which they act as conve

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055a97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037986-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£73,535 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

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