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title: "Research Project to Validate Methods to Quantify Horse and Pork Meat Adulteration of Raw and Processed Beef Products"
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# Research Project to Validate Methods to Quantify Horse and Pork Meat Adulteration of Raw and Processed Beef Products

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e6358b8-3cff-4193-819b-922481d1e5d8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation for a research project titled "Research Project to Validate Methods to Quantify Horse and Pork Meat Adulteration of Raw and Processed Beef Products." This falls under the research and development services category, specifically aimed at ensuring the integrity of meat labelling to protect consumer interests. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 20 September 2018. The contract period spans from 19 November 2018 to 29 November 2019, reflecting a total value of £114,381. The project is set for various locations across the UK, including regions such as London, the North East, and the South West.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in food safety and quality assurance. SMEs engaged in developing DNA testing methodologies or those focused on meat integrity verification would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The project's emphasis on collaboration across laboratories and the need for robust analytical methods indicate a demand for innovative solutions, offering a pathway for business growth in ensuring compliance with food labelling regulations.

## Notice

This research requirement seeks to validate DNA methods to detect mislabelling of meat to provide a quantitative method which is sufficiently robust in applications under legislation relating to food labelling. The research will include a collaborative trial across up to 3 laboratories to yield a 'gold standard' method for use by Public Analysts/Official Control Laboratories in a court of law. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cf45e9-0fd4-4bd0-874c-ba8d95bd30b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2018 - 29 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,381 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,381 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LGC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2019 at 14:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cf45e9-0fd4-4bd0-874c-ba8d95bd30b8
- 29 Jan 2019 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cf45e9-0fd4-4bd0-874c-ba8d95bd30b8
- 23 Aug 2018 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f39973e-fe3d-4a27-936d-a6044da71924

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cf45e9-0fd4-4bd0-874c-ba8d95bd30b8
  29th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f39973e-fe3d-4a27-936d-a6044da71924
  23rd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  E-Tendering portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8b5ce5b-6e8d-4844-967e-f385f0be2c1c
  n/a

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