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title: "FS430676 - Procurement of a bioinformatics contractor"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2021-03-17"
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# FS430676 - Procurement of a bioinformatics contractor

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db7c7ebf-10f3-4bf3-b55d-353f94bb3942

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "FS430676 - Procurement of a bioinformatics contractor" was conducted by The Food Standards Agency, located in York, England. This complete tender, classified under laboratory and optical equipment services, was executed using an open procurement method, following an open procedure above threshold. The tender period concluded on 1st February 2021, while the contract period is set to run from 14th February 2021 until 30th January 2024. The contract was awarded on the same day the tender period ended, with the award notice published on 22nd February 2021.

This procurement offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the bioinformatics and laboratory services sectors. Businesses with expertise in laboratory equipment, optical technologies, and precision instruments, particularly those capable of servicing the Food Standards Agency and related entities, would be well-suited to compete for future tenders. Engaging in contracts like this can significantly enhance visibility and foster growth for SMEs looking to establish a foothold in public sector collaborations.

## Notice

FS430676 - Procurement of a bioinformatics contractor

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea954860-c927-492f-a8f8-b560916be61d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2021 - 30 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,305 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SAND HUTTON YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO32 9UJ |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2021 at 14:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea954860-c927-492f-a8f8-b560916be61d
- 17 Mar 2021 at 14:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea954860-c927-492f-a8f8-b560916be61d
- 11 Mar 2021 at 13:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea954860-c927-492f-a8f8-b560916be61d
- 8 Mar 2021 at 09:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea954860-c927-492f-a8f8-b560916be61d
- 8 Mar 2021 at 09:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea954860-c927-492f-a8f8-b560916be61d
- 22 Feb 2021 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea954860-c927-492f-a8f8-b560916be61d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea954860-c927-492f-a8f8-b560916be61d
  17th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4df87757-1154-4bf3-a8bc-6948fbcbd42a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da62d462-2338-4b77-b269-72a8eaa08e3b
  n/a

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