---
title: "Bioinformatics contractor to assess applications for approval of GMOs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0439ba"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2024-04-29"
---

# Bioinformatics contractor to assess applications for approval of GMOs

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0439ba

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, based in the United Kingdom, recently awarded a contract for bioinformatics services to assess applications for approval of GMOs. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement process has concluded, and Fera Science Limited is the active contractor for this project. The contract was signed on 22nd April 2024, with a contract value of 1.0 GBP.

This tender by the Food Standards Agency offers business opportunities for companies in the field of bioinformatics and genetic research. Small and medium enterprises that specialize in genomic data analysis may find this tender particularly suited for their expertise. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure, providing fair access to qualified suppliers interested in contributing to the assessment of genetically modified organisms under UK regulations.

## 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/013690-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | 7PR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| 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

- 29 Apr 2024 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013690-2024
- 13 Feb 2024 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004785-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.food.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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