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title: "Food Authenticity Method Standardisation Support/harmonisation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055a97"
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# Food Authenticity Method Standardisation Support/harmonisation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055a97

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located in London, has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Food Authenticity Method Standardisation Support/harmonisation." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting research and development services and related consultancy. The process employed a direct procurement method, specifically below-threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage. The contract, involving the participation of Fera Science Ltd as the supplier, commenced on May 29, 2025, and will run until March 31, 2028, with a total value of £73,535.97. The initiative primarily aims to benefit UK interests in the CEN TC 460 Food Authenticity and includes delivery across multiple regions in the UK, ensuring continued expertise exchange and involvement in international standardisation efforts post-EU exit.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on developing and standardising food authenticity testing methods, particularly those with proven analytical expertise. Companies with a strong background in scientific research and international collaboration will find this tender especially conducive to business growth, allowing them to influence global food standards and enhance trade practices. Additionally, businesses that possess established connections within the European Standardisation Body environment, similar to Fera Science Ltd, stand to benefit due to the contract's focus on harmonising efforts at a European level. The involvement in such a prestigious initiative can bolster the credibility and industry standing of participating organisations.

## Notice

The aim of the research is to ensure UK interests are represented at the CEN TC 460 Food Authenticity, that knowledge sharing occurs and the maintenance of expert links with the CEN community following EU exit. The research will provide resource allocation for members of Fera Science Ltd to represent Defra interests. The UK have been building their participation at the CEN (the European Standardisation Body) Food Authenticity Technical Committee over recent years. Working with international partners to deliver science-based food standards to protect consumers and facilitate fair practices in global trade, promoting UK/Defra policy priorities. The UK has a significant body of relevant analytical expertise, experience and methods, developed under Defra's food authenticity programme, that contributes to this work. We have previously provided funding to support Fera expert's involvement in 2 CEN working groups for which they act as conve

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037986-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,535 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | 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

- 7 Jul 2025 at 15:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037986-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037986-2025
  7th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.fera.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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