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title: "Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for Northern Ireland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045a25"
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# Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for Northern Ireland

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045a25

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for Northern Ireland" has been completed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), a national authority with headquarters in York and London. The contracting process, classified under the research and development consultancy services category, involved an open procurement method. The services are to be delivered across the UK, with the contract awarded to Portal Account Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES). The contract, signed on 1st October 2024, is valued at approximately £46,045.40. The original tender (ID: FS900109d / C285059) was initiated in May 2024, intended for a four-year term with an optional two-year extension.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those capable of providing laboratory services and consultancy related to genetically modified organisms. Organisations with expertise in food safety, regulatory compliance, and consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The successful bidder, though from Austria, highlights the international nature of the competition and the potential for cross-border collaborations and market expansion in the UK public sector.

## Notice

The designated laboratory will carry out the provision of Services for the National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for NI and will play a vital role in protecting consumers against the use of any unauthorised GMO ingredients in food and feed. The NRL will provide specialist advice as requested by the FSA and technical support to the NI enforcement process for food, feed and products thereof. The NRL will also provide support to the official control laboratories for NI for GMO control and will be required to identify and participate at international GMO meetings and networks to build expertise and knowledge in the area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The designated laboratory will carry out the provision of Services for the National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for NI and will play a vital role in protecting consumers against the use of any unauthorised GMO ingredients in food and feed. The NRL will provide specialist advice as requested by the FSA and technical support to the NI enforcement process for food, feed and products thereof. The NRL will also provide support to the official control laboratories for NI for GMO control and will be required to identify and participate at international GMO meetings and networks to build expertise and knowledge in the area.

This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension.
The value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 for 4 years and the total of PS78,000 for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.

Renewal: two-year optional extension until 2031

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021104-2025 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | The FSA is entitled to extend the Contract by 2 years subject to giving notice in accordance with the terms of the Contract. See the Award Form and Core Terms of the Contract for more information. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,045 |

## 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 | York |
| Postcode | 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | AGES; PORTAL ACCOUNT AUSTRIAN AGENCY FOR HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY (AGES |

## 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

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021104-2025
- 25 Nov 2024 at 21:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038090-2024
- 16 May 2024 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015598-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.ages.at/en/ages/locations
- https://www.food.gov.uk/
- https://www.judiciary.uk/
- https://www.wien.gv.at/sozialinfo/content/de/10/InstitutionDetail.do?it_1=2099679

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