Tender

Best practice for cell banking techniques used in cell cultivated products

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

20 Aug 2024 at 07:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is currently in the tender stage for a research project titled "Best practice for cell banking techniques used in cell cultivated products." This project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The tender is open and aims to gather key information on various cell banking strategies for managing cell lines in cell-cultivated products, ensuring food system safety. The contract, valued at £50,000, begins on 1st October 2024 and ends on 31st March 2025. Relevant locations include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international regions. Interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 19th September 2024 at 12:00 BST.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in cell banking and food safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. An open procedure procurement method allows a broad range of businesses to compete, fostering innovation and competitiveness. Businesses that excel in scientific research, biotechnology, and food safety standards are well-suited to deliver on this project, potentially opening doors to future contracts and partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Best practice for cell banking techniques used in cell cultivated products

Notice Description

We would like to commission a research project to gather information on the different cell banking strategies that could be used to manage the cell lines used in the production of cell cultivated products and the implications for food system safety. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-735b7bb6-6b33-48ee-8cbb-84f731fe0158
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6482da1-8439-4baf-9574-95ff4e0ef875
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
FSA Commercial
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO31 7EE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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