Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed for Northern Ireland

Concepts

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

Location

www.food.gov.uk

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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 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.

Renewal Options

two-year optional extension until 2031

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

This is a 4 year contract with an optional 2 year extension.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.