Scope
Reference
C29293
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.
Contract 1. Food Authenticity Method Standardisation Support/harmonisation
Supplier
Contract value
- £73,535.97 excluding VAT
- £88,243.16 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 June 2025
Contract dates
- 10 June 2025 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 9 months, 21 days
Description of possible extension:
5.2 The Customer may extend the Agreement for a period of up to the amount of time stated in Section 11 (Extension) of the Order by giving not less than 10 Working Days' notice in writing to the Contractor prior to the Expiry Date. The terms and condition
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Fera Science Ltd
York BioTech Campus, Sand Hutton
York
YO41 1LZ
United Kingdom
Email: sales@fera.co.uk
Website: https://www.fera.co.uk/
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Food Authenticity Method Standardisation Support/harmonisation
Contracting authority
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Defra Group Commercial
Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government