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title: "Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for Northern Ireland"
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# Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for Northern Ireland

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74b764ae-f21c-48d2-a55a-386c00de4bcf

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has awarded a contract for the provision of National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) for Northern Ireland focusing on genetically modified organisms in food and feed. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services, classified under CPV codes 73000000 and 73111000. This tender, part of an open procedure, attracted applications up to 15th July 2024. The contract is valued at £46,045.40 and will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029, serving multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and others. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being made public on 29th October 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in laboratory services and consultancy within the food and feed sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete, given their pertinent expertise and the open nature of the procurement process. The awarded supplier, AGES, highlights the competitive environment and potential for similar enterprises to engage in future opportunities with the FSA and related sectors.

## Notice

This project is to procure National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) for Northern Ireland (NI).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b305d6c-d610-464d-ae81-b638e33ac1b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,045 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,045 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b305d6c-d610-464d-ae81-b638e33ac1b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b305d6c-d610-464d-ae81-b638e33ac1b1
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79cc527c-7633-4050-af61-21125c1f00ae
  C285059 Short Form Contract FINAL (2)_Redacted

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