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Project 24336 - Guidance for the Organisation of a Nitrogen Factor Study

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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28 Feb 2019 at 13:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Project 24336 - Guidance for the Organisation of a Nitrogen Factor Study" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This project falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services, specifically related to consultancy services for food content analysis. The tender was completed on 19th October 2018, and the contract period is set to run from 5th November 2018 until 4th November 2019. The procurement method used for this project was a direct award under the category of Other - R&D.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those with expertise in analytical methods for food content assessment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on R&D services in the food industry would be ideally suited to compete, especially those capable of demonstrating innovation in nitrogen analysis methods. With the contract valued at £6,500, it serves as an entry point for SMEs to engage with public sector projects and expand their capabilities in the food consultancy space.

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Notice Title

Project 24336 - Guidance for the Organisation of a Nitrogen Factor Study

Notice Description

Nitrogen factors (NFs) are analytical factors used to measure meat and fish content (i.e. the amount of meat or fish used) in compound products, and added water in raw meat and fish, and their products. They are used by both enforcement labs (public analysts) to check (QUID) labelling claims on meat and fish content, and by industry to check their raw materials and finished products. When QUID (quantitative ingredient declaration) was also a requirement in the Codex Labelling Standard, the UK proposed to determine fish content by nitrogen analysis an alternative method to the AOAC coating stripping method in the Codex Standard for Coated Fish Sticks (Fish Fingers) - CODEX STAN 166 - 1989. The Fish Stick Standard was amended to include the nitrogen factor approach (Stubbs and More), and an interim table of NFs included. Industry do not use the AOAC gravimetric method for fish content because it is unreliable when used on flash fried or cooked seafood products. In 2015, after a long discussion in the CCFFP, the NF approach was retained in the standard, but as a secondary method to the AOAC method. The Codex Committee on Fish and Fishery Products has all but adjourned in 2015, and the responsibility for seafood NF has passed to FAO Fisheries, who have requested a NFstudy protocol to be placed on its website. The application of a reduced cost design will be demonstrated using data from one or more previous studies. This will use data from a study using a full factorial design, from which a subset will be selected based on the cost reduction method. This will illustrate the effect of the reduced cost design on the overall number of samples and on the uncertainties for a mean nitrogen content. 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"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822b7a85-ad16-4cd6-9887-2e3465b8a401
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - R&D direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2018 - 4 Nov 2019 6-12 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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