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title: "FS430418 - GMO Food and Feed Testing Capability Post EU-Exit"
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# FS430418 - GMO Food and Feed Testing Capability Post EU-Exit

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef599378-b4c7-4382-ad3f-0c1f60b4bdf2

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is conducting a procurement process for the tender titled "FS430418 - GMO Food and Feed Testing Capability Post EU-Exit." This tender falls within the research and development services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 17th December 2020. The contract is intended to commence on 1st April 2021 and will last until 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for submissions from a wide range of participants.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory services and research and development. Companies that can deliver comprehensive laboratory services for GMO applications and related renewals would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could contribute to business growth and diversification in the research services sector, especially in the context of evolving regulatory frameworks post-EU exit.

## Notice

The appointed organisation will be responsible for delivering the provision of laboratory services for the authorisation of new GMO applications for Great Britain (GB), renewal GMO applications for GB and the review and re-validation of existing and ongoing applications as and when necessary on behalf of the FSA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f71ecc-cbef-4a95-ab7d-75a5a17468ea |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2020 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f71ecc-cbef-4a95-ab7d-75a5a17468ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f71ecc-cbef-4a95-ab7d-75a5a17468ea
  17th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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