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title: "FS616029 National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed"
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# FS616029 National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68599856-d6d5-47a1-9f03-1805d244d4ef

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is conducting a tender for the contract titled "FS616029 National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed". This procurement falls under the industry category of research laboratory services and is located within the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active with an open procurement method and is identified as an 'open procedure (above threshold)'. The deadline for submissions is on 11th February 2021, while the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and will extend until 31st March 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, leveraging their unique capabilities to provide support services for UK official control laboratories. Given the strategic importance of GMO control in food and feed, this contract can significantly enhance a company’s portfolio and credibility within the scientific and regulatory communities.

## Notice

NRL GMO Services - The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for GMOs. The NRL GMO will provide support to the UK official control laboratories for GMO control and will be required to identify and participate as an independent expert at international GMO meetings and networks to build expertise and knowledge in the area. - The NRL will liaise with and, as and when required, provide advice to the FSA appointed laboratory responsible for the scientific assessment and validation of detection methods for GMOs in food and feed as part of the UK GMO authorisation of regulated products procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/496a8dc7-a116-4add-8cb7-c70afbff8d71 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2021 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/496a8dc7-a116-4add-8cb7-c70afbff8d71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/496a8dc7-a116-4add-8cb7-c70afbff8d71
  8th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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