Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for Northern Ireland

Concepts

• york
• research and development
• feed
• genetically modified organisms
• northern ireland
• food
• northern
• ireland
• organisms
• genetically

Location

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.

CPV Codes

• 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
• 71900000 - Laboratory services
• 73111000 - Research laboratory services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk