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title: "Compositional Analysis of Selected Food Products"
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# Compositional Analysis of Selected Food Products

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d76b08c7-f1e4-46ad-a551-40e27f3d5fc5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Compositional Analysis of Selected Food Products" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which operates from London, England. This open procedure tender falls under the industry category of laboratory services and is currently at the active stage, with a tender period ending on 19 April 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 9 May 2022 and run until 9 September 2022. Interested parties can explore relevant documents via the Defra E-Tendering portal, provided by Bravo Solutions.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory services sector. Companies that specialise in food analysis, especially those equipped with DNA-based methodologies for species verification, would be well-positioned to compete. The opportunity involves rigorous testing and analysis of meat and fish products, which can enhance capabilities and expand client portfolios for businesses active in food safety and quality assurance.

## Notice

Defra is undertaking a focussed informal survey of approx. 350 meat and fish products to verify compliance with compositional standards and labelling. Sample collection and screening analysis to check for labelling mis-description is being undertaken by FERA Science Ltd. Samples are analysed using an appropriate DNA-based multi-analyte screen which encompasses pork, beef, lamb, turkey, chicken, goat and equine species. White fish samples are analysed using a multi-analyte screen which encompasses cod, pollack and pangasius. Those samples which are screened as positive (for a species not declared on the label) and a proportion of screen-negative results, are to be submitted for independent confirmatory analysis by a third party laboratory, using appropriate DNA-based methodology for species verification and an assessment of how much is present 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/c5cfec52-9591-43cd-b8bc-c548c7ee9718 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 May 2022 - 9 Sep 2022 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2022 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5cfec52-9591-43cd-b8bc-c548c7ee9718

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5cfec52-9591-43cd-b8bc-c548c7ee9718
  25th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.gov.uk
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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