Tender

Point of Contact Testing - Food Authenticity

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

11 Apr 2019 at 09:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently managing a tender titled "Point of Contact Testing - Food Authenticity," which falls under the category of research and development services. This procurement process is classified as an open procedure and is at the planning stage, with the tender period ending on 20th May 2019. The total contract value is £155,000, and the project aims to evaluate and trial new technologies for detecting food fraud within the food supply chain. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st August 2019 and conclude on 1st February 2022, and it involves delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and other regions such as the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in food technology, research and development, and food safety innovations to grow their market presence. Companies experienced in developing point-of-contact detection tools or those able to provide consultancy services in food authenticity are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the open nature of the procurement process encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, thus fostering innovation and collaboration within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Point of Contact Testing - Food Authenticity

Notice Description

Defra wishes to undertake a two part study. Firstly, a review of POC technology, through a food authenticity lens, with a specific focus on applications as rapid tools to detect food fraud (e.g. to detect misrepresentation and mislabelling of foodstuffs). The review should provide 1) information on what current and emerging POC tools are available to detect potential food fraud or verify food authenticity, and how they are currently used, 2) the 'fitness for purpose' of existing POC tools (i.e. proof of concept stage or beyond), 3) what opportunities exist to use POC tests more widely (including from existing applications from other sectors), including the risks and benefits associated with potential new POC applications, and 4) where additional research and development would be needed to further exploit this powerful diagnostics platform in the field of food authenticity. In parallel, Defra wishes to undertake a pilot study to trial new of new technologies to develop and demonstrate the suitability of POC technology applications in the food chain. The pilot study is intended to trial new approaches, for example through lab-based experimental work, to put the right tools in place to move novel technologies forward and enable rapid uptake of technology to meet food authenticity needs within the food system. The pilot study experimental design should focus on 1) overcoming key barrier(s) to implementation of POC technology, and 2) practical road testing of novel approaches in relation to a specific scenario or product type to maximize impact of this technology for use in a variety of settings (in the field, lab, by industry)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cb42f5-ca30-4e1a-a623-11e1a5f35818
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 1 Feb 2022 2-3 years
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
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
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PX
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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