--- title: "National Reference Laboratory for genetically modified organisms" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fa7496a5-09e3-43b3-9ddf-f485e3696bf3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa7496a5-09e3-43b3-9ddf-f485e3696bf3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa7496a5-09e3-43b3-9ddf-f485e3696bf3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa7496a5-09e3-43b3-9ddf-f485e3696bf3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2024-06-12" --- # National Reference Laboratory for genetically modified organisms Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa7496a5-09e3-43b3-9ddf-f485e3696bf3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa7496a5-09e3-43b3-9ddf-f485e3696bf3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa7496a5-09e3-43b3-9ddf-f485e3696bf3.json) ## Summary The Food Standards Agency is seeking a supplier to operate as the National Reference Laboratory for genetically modified organisms. The contract, valued at £1,137,257.51 GBP, will span four years from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029, with a potential 2-year extension. Interested parties can apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The procurement falls under the category of Research and development services, with a tender deadline of July 17, 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research laboratory services and related consultancy services to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, providing a chance for suitable entities to contribute to ensuring food safety and compliance with GMO regulations in the UK. ## Notice The FSA and FSS are responsible for Official Feed and Food Controls across the UK. The UK has a legal obligation to appoint NRLs for feed and food. NRLs provide advice and support to food, feed, and food contact materials enforcement laboratories and the FSA and FSS to ensure a harmonised approach to food safety enforcement. NRLs are responsible for setting standards for routine procedures and reliable testing methods in the regulated areas of feed and food. This delivers consumer protection and effective, risk-based, and proportionate regulation and enforcement. The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK NRL for genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The NRL for GMOs will provide support to the UK OLs for GMO testing and will be required to identify and participate as an independent expert at international GMO meetings and networks to build expertise and knowledge in the area. The contract will be delivered over four years, starting 1st April 2025, to end 31st March 2029. There will be an optional 2-year extension that can be enacted by variation. The applicant is required to submit a quote covering the full 4 years period and are encouraged to provide intelligent estimates for the lifespan of the contract at the outset, considering any foreseen increases (or decreases) over time. If significant changes need to be made throughout the contract, then these will be discussed, as necessary, with the appointed contractor. 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/43d8cc4f-eb60-4bbb-9b47-6166b69d4b13 | | 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 | 12 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 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 | £1,137,257 | | 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 | Not specified | ## 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 - 12 Jun 2024 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d8cc4f-eb60-4bbb-9b47-6166b69d4b13 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d8cc4f-eb60-4bbb-9b47-6166b69d4b13 12th June 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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