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title: "FS616029 National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0288fc"
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# FS616029 National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0288fc

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, initiated by The Food Standards Agency, titled "FS616029 National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed," is classified under research laboratory services within the services industry category. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the bidding period having concluded on 11 February 2021. The contract remains active, valued at approximately £533,941.76, and aims to support UK official control laboratories in managing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food and feed, with the appointed laboratory expected to engage internationally as an expert in the field.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, specifically those with expertise in genetically modified organism testing and regulation. Companies that can demonstrate strong capabilities in scientific assessment and validation methods for GMOs would be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders. The involvement of the Food Standards Agency indicates that successful bidders will play a critical role in advancing food safety and compliance regarding GMOs in the UK market.

## Notice

NRL GMO Services * The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for GMOs. The NRL GMO will provide support to the UK official control laboratories for GMO control 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 NRL will liaise with and, as and when required, provide advice to the FSA appointed laboratory responsible for the scientific assessment and validation of detection methods for GMOs in food and feed as part of the UK GMO authorisation of regulated products procedure.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NRL GMO Services * The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for GMOs. The NRL GMO will provide support to the UK official control laboratories for GMO control 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 NRL will liaise with and, as and when required, provide advice to the FSA appointed laboratory responsible for the scientific assessment and validation of detection methods for GMOs in food and feed as part of the UK GMO authorisation of regulated products procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019121-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £533,941 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LGC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2021 at 21:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019121-2021
- 8 Jan 2021 at 23:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000424-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.food.gov.uk
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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