--- title: "National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046f5a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046f5a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046f5a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046f5a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2025-04-09" --- # National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046f5a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046f5a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046f5a.json) ## Summary The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking contracts for the National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms, with a contract title "National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms". This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and will cover the entirety of the UK. The procurement stage is currently active, with the contract spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029, with an optional two-year extension. The estimated value of the contract ranges between £0 and £1,137,257.51, including VAT. The procurement method being used is an open procedure. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and research services, specifically in the food and feed safety industry. Businesses well-suited to compete for this contract will have expertise in providing reliable testing methods and setting standards for routine procedures within regulated areas of feed and food safety. The contract offers a stable, high-value engagement over several years, with the possibility of extending the contract term, thereby providing a long-term revenue stream. Successful bidders will collaborate closely with the FSA and FSS, ensuring a harmonised approach to food safety enforcement across 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 safety. 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 feed and food additives. 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. This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS1,137,257.51 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 safety. 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 feed and food additives. 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. This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The estimated value of the Contract is estimated to be between PS0 - PS1,137,257.51 (inc VAT) for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013982-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Mar 2025 | | 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 | £613,967 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LGC | ## 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 - 9 Apr 2025 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013982-2025 - 12 Jun 2024 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018160-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.lgcstandards.com/ - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.food.gov.uk/ - https://www.judiciary.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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