Provision of National Reference Laboratory Services for Feed Additives and GMOs in Feed and Food
Food Standards Agency · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of National Reference Laboratory Services for Feed Additives and GMOs in Feed and Food
Awarded 31 Mar 2017
Awarded31 Mar 2017
Value£528,906.13
SupplierLGC Limited
AgencyFood Standards Agency
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 5y 7mo ago4y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 30 Mar 2021
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Food Standards Agency awarded a contract to LGC Limited for the provision of services for the National Reference Laboratories in the UK, specifically FS616035 for Feed Additives - Authorisation and Control and FS616029 for Genetically Modified Organisms in feed and food.
This was a multi-lot opportunity and both lots were awarded to the same supplier, with a total contract value of AUD 528,906.13.
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