Tender

Safety of Nitrates and Nitrites as Food Additives

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Oct 2024 at 09:20

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Tender

10 Oct 2024 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has initiated a public procurement process titled "Safety of Nitrates and Nitrites as Food Additives" under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The tender seeks to conduct a literature review on the safety of potassium nitrite (E249), sodium nitrite (E250), sodium nitrate (E251), and potassium nitrate (E252) as food additives. The tender is currently active, with the tender period ending on 11 November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract is set to start on 1 December 2024 and end on 20 March 2025. Interested parties should note that the procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender process requires registration and application through the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific research, particularly those with expertise in food safety and chemical analysis. Organisations such as SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. The project, valued at £100,000 GBP, offers a lucrative contract that can drive business growth and innovation within the sector. Companies with capabilities in literature reviews, chemical safety assessments, and consultancy services related to food additives would find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safety of Nitrates and Nitrites as Food Additives

Notice Description

Tenders are invited to carry out a literature review on the safety of nitrates and nitrites as the food additives potassium nitrite (E 249), sodium nitrite (E 250), sodium nitrate (E 251) and potassium nitrate (E 252). 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cff51ffc-f841-401d-a1ef-a58df8f89804
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7796fca0-59c1-45d9-880b-aaeaf88c8295
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 20 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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