Scope
Reference
C29292
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. The UK have been building their participation at the CEN (the European Standardisation Body) Food Authenticity Technical Committee over recent years. Working with international partners to deliver science-based food standards to protect consumers and facilitate fair practices in global trade, promoting UK/Defra policy priorities. The UK has a significant body of relevant analytical expertise, experience and methods, developed under Defra's food authenticity programme, that contributes to this work. We have previously provided funding to support Fera expert's involvement in 2 CEN working groups for which they act as conve
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
28 May 2025
Contract dates
- 29 May 2025 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 10 months, 3 days
Description of possible extension:
Extension options are available within the T&Cs
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
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