National Reference Laboratory for genetically modified organisms

Food Standards Agency
Yorkshire and the Humber
Open procedure
1 April 2025 to 31 March 2029

The appointed laboratory will provide UK National Reference Laboratory services for feed and food additives, supporting enforcement laboratories and the food safety authorities. Work includes advice and support, setting standards for routine procedures, and establishing reliable testing methods. The notice title refers to genetically modified organisms, while the service description refers to feed and food additives.

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Awarded value: £614k; As published
Published: 12 June 2024
Awarded: 14 March 2025; LGC
Contract length: 48 months; Ends 31 March 2029

What the contract covers

Services contract

National reference laboratory services for regulated food and feed testing, including technical advice, laboratory support, standards, and reliable analytical methods.

Provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
Support to UK official laboratories for GMO testing
Identification and participation as an independent expert at international GMO meetings and networks to build expertise and knowledge in GMOs
Setting standards for routine procedures and reliable testing methods in the regulated areas of feed and food

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 48 months
Extensions: 24 months
Longest it can run: 72 months
Contract dates: 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2029
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 73111000, 71900000, 73000000

Services in this contract

Public analyst and official food and feed laboratory servicesMain service£163k typicalUK National Reference Laboratory services for genetically modified organisms

Lifecycle

Published
12 June 2024
Contract awardedto LGC
14 March 2025
Contract starts
1 April 2025
Contract ends
31 March 2029

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/109064/national-reference-laboratory-for-genetically-modified-organisms
Buyer reference: CF-2996600D0O000000rwimUAA
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-57a5203a-d185-42b8-945a-9b0f30e9a8b8
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Food Standards Agency. National Reference Laboratory for genetically modified organisms. Contract award, 12 June 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/109064/national-reference-laboratory-for-genetically-modified-organisms (accessed 5 November 2026).