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title: "FS430818 Inter-laboratory collaborative trial of real-time PCR method for the relative quantification of horse and pork DNA in raw and processed beef"
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# FS430818 Inter-laboratory collaborative trial of real-time PCR method for the relative quantification of horse and pork DNA in raw and processed beef

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84cb0be1-92ca-4860-88a4-d2a1fe4fc9a1

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, England, has recently awarded a contract for the project titled "FS430818 Inter-laboratory collaborative trial of real-time PCR method for the relative quantification of horse and pork DNA in raw and processed beef." This project falls under the category of research and development services, specifically aimed at quantifying DNA in food products. The contract period is set from 1 February 2022 to 30 September 2022, with the entire procurement process conducted via an open procedure, ensuring accessibility for interested parties. The tender was published on 18 October 2021, and the tender period concluded on 19 November 2021.

This contracting opportunity opens avenues for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in research, development, and food testing services, as the Food Standards Agency emphasises partnerships that can contribute to ensuring food safety standards. Companies with expertise in PCR methodologies or those involved in laboratory research would be particularly well-suited to seek further collaborations. The project’s focus on innovative techniques in food analysis presents a chance for businesses in this field to grow and enhance their service offerings while responding to increasing demands for food traceability and safety compliance.

## Notice

Applicants are invited to submit tenders to plan a full-scale inter-laboratory collaborative trial on the methods that were developed under Defra project FA0171 on the quantitation of horse DNA in processed beef and pork DNA in raw and processed beef. The proposed collaborative studies should follow the principals of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) (IUPAC protocol on design, conduct and interpretation of collaborative studies) and the European Network of GMO laboratories (ENGL) (Definition of minimum performance requirements for analytical methods of GMO testing).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b6319e-f775-4d60-82ba-84098f8808a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,854 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,854 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2022 at 14:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b6319e-f775-4d60-82ba-84098f8808a0
- 4 Feb 2022 at 14:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b6319e-f775-4d60-82ba-84098f8808a0
- 1 Feb 2022 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b6319e-f775-4d60-82ba-84098f8808a0
- 16 Nov 2021 at 10:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d83a849-2da9-4591-be5f-776fbbbca6c6
- 18 Oct 2021 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d83a849-2da9-4591-be5f-776fbbbca6c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b6319e-f775-4d60-82ba-84098f8808a0
  4th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d83a849-2da9-4591-be5f-776fbbbca6c6
  16th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1cb89aa5-b162-4040-893f-1909e56bab35
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31042015-a863-4068-b0b7-ea4ce7df8a42
  n/a

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