# Research Project to Validate Methods to Quantify Horse and Pork Meat Adulteration of Raw and Processed Beef Products

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Defra Network eTendering Portal.

## Key facts

- Buyer: Defra Network eTendering Portal
- Supplier: [LGC](/suppliers/lgc/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £114,382
- Tender value: £114,381
- Award date: 31 October 2018
- Published: 29 January 2019
- Contract start: 19 November 2018
- Contract end: 29 November 2019
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 99cf45e9-0fd4-4bd0-874c-ba8d95bd30b8-266566
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e6358b8-3cff-4193-819b-922481d1e5d8

## Description

This research requirement seeks to validate DNA methods to detect mislabelling of meat to provide a quantitative method which is sufficiently robust in applications under legislation relating to food labelling\. The research will include a collaborative trial across up to 3 laboratories to yield a 'gold standard' method for use by Public Analysts/Official Control Laboratories in a court of law\. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities\. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions\. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra\.bravosolution\.co\.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra"\. If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution\.co\.uk\. "

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cf45e9-0fd4-4bd0-874c-ba8d95bd30b8-266566)