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title: "Identification of Biological Assays to Authenticate Basmati Rice Varieties"
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# Identification of Biological Assays to Authenticate Basmati Rice Varieties

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b238508f-7e3b-4bc8-822a-87d0b6af0bff

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## Summary

The public procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the identification of biological assays to authenticate Basmati rice varieties. This process falls under the research laboratory services category and is based in London, England. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with an active contract valued at £24,800. The contract period runs from 1st January 2019 to 31st August 2019. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure below threshold, with the tender initially published on 4th October 2018 and closing on 25th October 2018.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in research and development within food technology or agricultural services. Companies with expertise in PCR technology and food authentication processes would be especially well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in this field can help businesses align with Defra's strategic goals of ensuring food security and consumer confidence, while expanding their portfolio and institutional relationships.

## Notice

Consultation with scientific and industry experts has identified the need to update current Basmati rice authentication methods. Kompetitive Allelle specific PCR (KASP) assays are quicker, cheaper and more reliable than current methods and so have the potential to be readily adopted by Public Analysts to support food law enforcement. Project aim: To identify an appropriate set of KASP markers that could be used subsequently in a Basmati authentication test. The project objectives are: 1. KASP Technology will be used to create a new database of alleles that can distinguish between the following types of rice grain samples: (i) Approved Basmati varieties that are eligible for zero import duty in the EU; (ii) Other approved Basmati varieties; (iii) Non-approved varieties and possible adulterants. 2. The design of a work plan for the development and validation of a Basmati authentication test that could be readily used by Public Analyst laboratories. The project aligns with Defra strategic objectives: (a) Protecting consumers and ensuring consumer confidence (b) Ensuring resilience and security in the food system 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/8e5c64bf-bd85-4e74-8384-81f1e8ac7790 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,800 |
| 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 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BANGOR UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2019 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5c64bf-bd85-4e74-8384-81f1e8ac7790
- 4 Oct 2018 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b07316c5-0768-4f82-9fd4-f1feb01a05e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5c64bf-bd85-4e74-8384-81f1e8ac7790
  29th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b07316c5-0768-4f82-9fd4-f1feb01a05e3
  4th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32fe2ff7-e5a9-4f8b-a2cf-3f8f14a3eb83
  n/a

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