Food Standards Agency · Awarded contract

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Appointment of National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) by the Food Standards Agency

Awarded 31 Mar 2025

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Awarded31 Mar 2025

Value£613,967.09

SupplierLGC Limited

AgencyFood Standards Agency

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryHealth & Medical

Expires in 2y 5mo4y term, 40% elapsed

Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 30 Mar 2029

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The Food Standards Agency awarded a contract to LGC Limited for the provision of services as the UK National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

The NRL provides advice and support to food, feed, and food contact materials enforcement laboratories and to the FSA and FSS to ensure a harmonised approach to food safety enforcement.

The laboratory sets standards for routine procedures and reliable testing methods in the regulated areas of feed and food, and supports the UK Official Laboratories for GMO testing.

The contract value is AUD 613,967.09 and the contract will be delivered over four years, starting 1st April 2025, to end 31st March 2029, with an optional 2-year extension that can be enacted by variation.

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