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Product Survey of Cat Food for Mycotoxins

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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22 Jun 2022 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has awarded a contract for a procurement titled "Product Survey of Cat Food for Mycotoxins." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services and is based in England. The procurement method used was a single tender action, which is below the threshold, and the contract was initiated with the intention of gathering data on mycotoxin occurrences in cat food products. The procurement process was complete as of June 15, 2022, with the contract period commencing on June 7, 2022, and concluding on September 30, 2022.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in food research, veterinary science, or quality control to engage with the FSA in enhancing food safety standards. Companies that focus on testing, sampling, and analysis of pet food would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially those with experience in mycotoxin detection and compliance with food safety regulations. The contract value of £55,586 also indicates a substantive investment in ensuring the health and safety of cat food products in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Product Survey of Cat Food for Mycotoxins

Notice Description

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) wish to develop an evidence base for current mycotoxin occurrence data within wet and dry cat food products. Particularly the Group A trichothecenes which may have increased toxic effects for cats but also to include a wide range of different mycotoxins. including potentially toxin metabolites. We require the supplier to perform a tailored sampling study of the current cat food market, to include 40 products. In discussion and with advice from the FSA and FSS, the supplier will choose approximately half of the products that are the largest sellers / brands within the marketplace. The remaining 15 - 20 products will be from other smaller and potentially niche producers (e.g. products containing insect protein). It is required that approximately half of the products are wet and half dry. Where possible up to 10 products should be sought from Scottish retailers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2662d167-3a02-4015-b223-507424ce9651
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b677c4-8c64-4104-9cf1-7514f8c0a4de
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
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
£55,586 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,586 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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