--- title: "Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for Northern Ireland" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-877392da-3e13-4b05-a051-12e2cc74a083" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-877392da-3e13-4b05-a051-12e2cc74a083" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-877392da-3e13-4b05-a051-12e2cc74a083.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-877392da-3e13-4b05-a051-12e2cc74a083.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2024-05-16" --- # Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for Northern Ireland Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-877392da-3e13-4b05-a051-12e2cc74a083 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-877392da-3e13-4b05-a051-12e2cc74a083) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-877392da-3e13-4b05-a051-12e2cc74a083.json) ## Summary The Food Standards Agency is seeking a service provider for the National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for Northern Ireland. This 4-year contract, extendable by 2 years, involves research and development services and laboratory services. The estimated contract value is £78,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of July 15, 2024. The contract period is from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029, and the delivery addresses are in York, postal code YO1 7PR, and Northern Ireland. This tender is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. This tender presents an opportunity for service providers in the research and laboratory services industry to contribute to ensuring the safety of genetically modified organisms in food and feed in Northern Ireland. Businesses specialised in providing laboratory services and research expertise would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties should register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. For further queries or support, contact the Helpdesk at 0800 9956035 or support-health@atamis.co.uk. ## Notice The designated laboratory will carry out the provision of Services for the National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for NI and will play a vital role in protecting consumers against the use of any unauthorised GMO ingredients in food and feed. The NRL will provide specialist advice as requested by the FSA and technical support to the NI enforcement process for food, feed and products thereof. The NRL will also provide support to the official control laboratories for NI for GMO control and will be required to identify and participate at international GMO meetings and networks to build expertise and knowledge in the area. This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS78,000 for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cb07efa-b5b4-492a-b943-a93770c3358a | | 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 | 16 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £78,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 16 May 2024 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cb07efa-b5b4-492a-b943-a93770c3358a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cb07efa-b5b4-492a-b943-a93770c3358a 16th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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