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IPSUS - Climate smart food innovation using plant and seaweed proteins from upcycled sources

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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26 Oct 2022 at 08:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract awarded for the project "IPSUS - Climate smart food innovation using plant and seaweed proteins from upcycled sources" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. The project falls under the Research services category, and is aimed at addressing sustainable solutions for transitioning diets to more sustainable protein sources. The contract, with a value of 168,289 GBP, was awarded to the University of Bristol, Bristol Veterinary School, Faculty of Health. The procurement method used for this process was Other - ERA-NET FOSC-SUSFOOD2, and the tender period ended on 16th August 2021. The contract period is scheduled from 15th April 2022 to 14th April 2025.

The IPSUS project presents opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable food innovation and research services. Companies specialising in plant-based food, food waste valorisation, and sustainable protein sources would find this tender suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity. Businesses interested in transforming the food system towards sustainability through innovative plant and seaweed protein applications can leverage this contract to contribute to a Net Zero future. The consortium involved in the project includes professionals from various disciplines across multiple countries, fostering a collaborative environment for transformative breakthroughs in the food industry.

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Notice Title

IPSUS - Climate smart food innovation using plant and seaweed proteins from upcycled sources

Notice Description

Food choices impact human and planetary health. The negative environmental impacts of the food system, increasing food insecurity and the prevalence of unhealthy diets are driving policymakers, scientists, companies, and consumers to demand sustainable solutions. Globally, livestock emits 14.5% of GHGs, causes 30% of biodiversity loss, and meat demand is projected to double by 2050. Transitioning diets to more sustainable sources of protein is therefore crucial. Plant-based food is currently one of the fastest growing food trends but are rather unsustainably dependent on soy (>60% of the segment). A trans-national and inter-disciplinary consortium consists of ~20 natural/social scientists and engineers from seven universities and two industrial partners across six countries in the three continents (Europe, Africa & Asia) has co-designed the project IPSUS to address Net Zero opportunity by connecting sustainable protein shift and food waste valorisation. This will exploit opportunities for extracting upcycled plant and seaweed proteins from raw materials otherwise destined to join the ~1.6 billion tonnes of annual global food loss and waste (FLW). Plant-based meat and cheese alternatives using livestock-free protein sources such as legumes, oilseeds and cereals are gaining importance for addressing the need for a sustainable protein transition. Increasing the use of underutilised protein-rich by-products for such applications would be a transformative breakthrough. The IPSUS project will facilitate future-fit food system transformation in a resource efficient way by connecting sustainable protein shift (i.e. plant and seaweed protein-based food) to FLW valorisation. In the UK, the IPSUS project's focus will be on FLW upcycling opportunities from two of the following sources, potato, brewer's spent grain, and seaweed.

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/9a40b2ad-23df-47e8-8677-0dd313d3f111
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 - ERA-NET FOSC-SUSFOOD2
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,289 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2022 - 14 Apr 2025 3-4 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL, BRISTOL VETERINARY SCHOOL, FACULTY OF HEA

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