Scope
Reference
C394638
Description
The FSA required the Supplier to validate and optimize the DNA-based qPCR and SORS methods that were developed in the first feasibility study. This should be done on Chinese honey representative of UK imports and to further investigate the suitability of qPCR, digital PCR and metabarcoding methodologies for honey authenticity purposes.
Contract 1. Honey authenticity -DNA + SORS methods for the authentication of Chinese honey
Supplier
Contract value
- £75,955.26 excluding VAT
- £91,146.31 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
26 October 2025
Contract dates
- 27 October 2025 to 27 March 2026
- 5 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Cranfield University
Cranfield University, College Road Cranfield,
Bedford
MK43 0AL
United Kingdom
Email: info@cranfield.ac.uk
Region: UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Honey authenticity -DNA + SORS methods for the authentication of Chinese honey
Contracting authority
Food Standards Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRM-6866-LYYX
YO1 7PR
York
YO1 7PR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Science Category Manager
Email: fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Website: https://www.food.gov.uk/
Region: UKE21 - York
Organisation type: Public authority - central government