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RDE993 - Expansion of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) honey database for authen

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Buyer Address: Seacole Building 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF, UK

Contact Name: Bo-Jess Brooks

Contact Email: bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
74943.88 GBP
Published
02 Feb 2026, 11:44
Deadline
30 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
31 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
30 Jun 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Fera Science Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

This project will strengthen the UK's capability to detect honey adulteration with added sugars. Contract awarded by Defra.

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