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Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for Northern Ireland

Food Standards Agency · compiled

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Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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AGES

No match
Contract value
£46k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 Sept 2024
Award ID
038090-2024-1
Status
active
Identifier
FN223056z
Location
Wien, AT, 1220, Austria

Classification

  • CPV73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • CPV71900000 — Laboratory services

Lots

  • 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.<br/><br/>This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension.<br/>The value of the Contract is estimated to be between £0 for 4 years and the total of £78,000 for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.£1

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
FS900109d / C285059
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
15 Jul 2024, 12:00
Description
All bids will be opened at noon on the tender opening date, bids received after this time may be excluded and may not be evaluated.

Address

Street Address
All bids will be opened using the e-procurement site Atamis.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Recurrence

Description
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.

Expected award period

Starts
15 Jul 2024, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
15 Jul 2024, 12:00

Communication

Classification

Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
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.<br/><br/>This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension.<br/>The value of the Contract is estimated to be between £0 for 4 years and the total of £78,000 for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.

Value

Amount
1
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
two-year optional extension until 2031

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
www.food.gov.uk

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK
Entry 3
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71900000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-78282
Name
Food Standards Agency

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Region
UKI32
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1H 9EX
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Floors 6 and 7, Clive House, 70 Petty France

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Food Standards Agency

Contact

Name
FSA Commercial
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-5202
Name
High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Strand

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-78281
Name
Food Standards Agency

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Locality
York
Postal Code
7PR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
YO1 7PR

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Food Standards Agency

Contact

Name
FSA Commercial
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-131244
Name
AGES

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
AT
Locality
Wien
Postal Code
1220
Country Name
Austria
Street Address
Spargelfeldstraße 191

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
FN223056z
Legal Name
AGES

Contact

Telephone
+43 05055534810
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-146060
Name
Food Standards Agency

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Locality
York
Postal Code
YO1 7PR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
YO1 7PR

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Food Standards Agency

Contact

Name
FSA Commercial
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-147726
Name
Portal Account Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES)

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
AT
Locality
Wein
Postal Code
1220
Country Name
Austria
Street Address
Spargelfeldstraße 191

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
FN223056z
Legal Name
Portal Account Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES)

Contact

Telephone
+43 5055522019

Award information

Award 1
Id
038090-2024-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-131244
Name
AGES

Related lots

1
Award 2
Id
021104-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-147726
Name
Portal Account Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES)

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
038090-2024-1
Status
active
Award ID
038090-2024-1
Date Signed
1 Oct 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
46,045.4
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
021104-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
021104-2025-1
Date Signed
1 Oct 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
46,045.4
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · York · UKI32 · YO1 7PR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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