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FS430769 Terrestrial modelling for radiological risk assessments (PRISM) and renewal of AMBER software licence

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of radiological risk assessments and software licensing services. The tender, titled "FS430769 Terrestrial modelling for radiological risk assessments (PRISM) and renewal of AMBER software licence," falls under the research and development services category. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026.

This opportunity for business growth is suited for companies specializing in research and development services and consultancy. The contract is valued at £104,002 in GBP and is open to both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The supplier awarded the contract is Quintessa Limited, a large-scale company based in the United Kingdom. Interested businesses should focus on providing radiological risk assessment services and bespoke software solutions related to food safety and environmental radioactive waste.

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Notice Title

FS430769 Terrestrial modelling for radiological risk assessments (PRISM) and renewal of AMBER software licence

Notice Description

The FSA provides advice to the UK environment agencies on food safety implications of both routine and emergency discharges of radioactive waste to the environment. This is primarily done by undertaking radiological dose (risk) assessments. The FSA uses bespoke software models to predict possible transfer of these discharges through the environment and into the food chain. The outputs from these modelling tools enable the FSA to provide advice on possible effects on food for both routine operations, and during incidents. Probabilistic Implementation of SPADE (Statistical Program to Assess Dietary Exposure) Models (PRISM) is a probabilistic model that allows the prediction of the transfer of deposited aerial radioactive material into food products in the terrestrial environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f1c3fc2-9e0d-4b85-8a17-602713a47f69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd3d9634-292c-44a0-ac60-249fc9e1c24e
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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
£104,002 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,002 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
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

QUINTESSA

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