---
title: "Procurement of a bioinformatics contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029402"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2021-02-17"
---

# Procurement of a bioinformatics contractor

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029402

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, a key UK government authority based in York, has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Procurement of a bioinformatics contractor." This project falls under the category of research and development services, specifically focusing on the analysis of genomic data in compliance with UK regulations concerning genetically modified food and feed. The open procurement method was employed, with active contracts awarded to Fera Science Ltd, amounting to £150,000. The awarding of the contract occurred on 14th February 2021, marking the final stage of this comprehensive tender process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in bioinformatics and genomic data analysis. Companies that provide research and development services within the agriculture and food sector would be particularly well-suited to participate. The open procedure encourages a wide range of competitors, allowing firms with expertise in genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and associated regulatory compliance to potentially grow their business by engaging with governmental bodies seeking these essential services.

## Notice

Tenders are invited to carry out analysis of genomic data for applications to the UK under the UK regulations on genetically modified food and feed to be costed on a per-dossier basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders are invited to carry out analysis of genomic data for applications to the UK under the UK regulations on genetically modified food and feed to be costed on a per-dossier basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003227-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 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 | £150,000 |

## 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003227-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.food.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:547431-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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