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Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for Northern Ireland

Food Standards Agency

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Food Standards Agency

Buyer Address: Food Standards Agency, York, YO1 7PR, GB

Contact Name: FSA Commercial

Contact Email: fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
46045.4 GBP
Published
16 May 2025, 12:06
Deadline
15 Jul 2024, 11:00
Contract Start
31 Mar 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2029, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
AGES
Official Source
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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. This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension. The value of the Contract is estimated to be between £0 - £78,000 for the total duration, including the 2 year extension. The FSA is not required to take the extension.

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