Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs · Awarded contract

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Expansion of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Honey Database for Authentication by Defra

Awarded 31 Jan 2026

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Awarded31 Jan 2026

Value£74,943.88

SupplierFera Science Ltd

AgencyDepartment for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 4mo ago5mo term

Awarded 31 Jan 2026Expired 29 June 2026

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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs awarded a contract to Fera Science Ltd for the expansion of a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) honey database to strengthen the UK's capability to detect honey adulteration with added sugars.

The contract value is AUD 74,943.88.

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