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FS900246 Review of allergen analytical testing methodologies -measurement parameters and sensitivity of methods

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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09 Sep 2022 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the "Review of allergen analytical testing methodologies -measurement parameters and sensitivity of methods" to Fera Science Ltd. The contract is valued at £49,985.98 GBP and involves research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract period is from September 1, 2022, to November 30, 2022, and the tender period ended on July 15, 2022.

This procurement process by The Food Standards Agency creates opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for competing in this open procedure tender. The contract provides a chance for businesses to contribute to allergen testing methodologies and sensitivity analysis, supporting innovation and quality control in the food industry.

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Notice Title

FS900246 Review of allergen analytical testing methodologies -measurement parameters and sensitivity of methods

Notice Description

Applicants are invited to submit tenders to carry out a desk-based literature review of the analytical methodologies available for allergen testing, limitations of the methods, cost effectiveness, reporting units and analytical threshold levels for different matrices. A clear review of the methods and techniques used by laboratories in detecting and quantifying priority allergens including any validation data and standardisation within UK, Europe or internationally. This should include any limitations, including problems with cross-reactivity and possible counter resolution for these problems. There should be cost /benefit analysis for each method and adaptability into laboratories. Detailed information on the sensitivity of the method (limit of detection, quantitation, range) should be provided and what is being measured in each food matrix. It would be beneficial to summarise the review in a table, an example to be provided in the tender application. A testing protocol to be discussed for each allergen, please provide an outline in the tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db46049-a55a-4527-88ad-355359d7bccc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,985 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,985 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERA SCIENCE

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