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Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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04 Mar 2025 at 17:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has completed the procurement process titled "Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption" within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and has been awarded to Fera Science Limited. The contract, valued at £249,619.58, began on 25th February 2025 and will end on 30th June 2026. The project will be conducted in the United Kingdom and is expected to use both in vitro gut models and in silico research methods to assess the bioavailability of HCN in various foods following consumption.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in food safety research, toxicology, and biochemical analysis. SMEs and VCSEs focusing on scientific research, especially those with expertise in in vitro and in silico techniques, would find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities, enabling them to expand their portfolio and collaborate with a major public body like the FSA. Successful participation in such a contract can enhance a business's reputation and open doors to future high-value research and consultancy projects.

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Notice Title

Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption

Notice Description

Tenders are invited to carry out an investigation using an in vitro gut model and/or in silico research methods to determine the bioavailability of hydrogen cyanide in bitter apricot kernels, linseed, almonds, cassava root, marzipan, persipan and tapioca following consumption. It is proposed that tenders carry out an investigation in two parts, with preliminary studies used to identify the levels of CNGs, enzymes and HCN in different food types, and a secondary in vitro or in silico model to consider the effects of the gut on HCN bioavailability

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bcdebe6-ee80-471d-8560-8587adaa725e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff62f108-8591-404d-86ab-6459f2e15e83
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 (above 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
£249,619 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,619 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 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
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

Notice Documents

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