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Food Authenticity Method Standardisation Support/harmonisation

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Defra Group Commercial

Contact Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
73535.97 GBP
Published
07 Jul 2025, 14:53
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
09 Jun 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2028, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Fera Science Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Food Authenticity Method Standardisation Support/harmonisation

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