Tender

FS430621 Survival of SARS-CoV-2 on food surfaces and food packaging materials

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, England, is currently conducting an open tender for the project titled "FS430621 Survival of SARS-CoV-2 on food surfaces and food packaging materials." This contract focuses on laboratory-based studies to assess the decline of the infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 on various food surfaces and packaging materials. The tender was published on 22nd September 2020, with a closing date for submissions set for 27th October 2020. The contract period is expected to run from 30th November 2020 to 30th November 2021, under the main procurement category of services and classified as research and development consultancy services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in research and development, design and execution of scientific studies, and consultancy services in the food sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is inclusive. Firms with expertise in virology, food safety testing, and those capable of conducting high-quality laboratory research would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

FS430621 Survival of SARS-CoV-2 on food surfaces and food packaging materials

Notice Description

Tenders are invited to carry out a laboratory-based study to assess the rate of decline of infectivity of artificially inoculated SARS-CoV-2 virus on the surfaces of four food groups and four food packaging materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5dcd76b-52e1-480c-ab0e-ec0bbb90dac9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dde2789-9819-42a1-adde-164118146116
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 1-2 years
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
THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fsa.procurement@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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