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

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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15 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, based in York, UK, has completed a tender titled "FS430621 Survival of SARS-CoV-2 on food surfaces and food packaging materials." This project falls within the research and development services category and aimed to assess the decline of infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 on various food surfaces and packaging. This procurement was carried out through an open procedure, with the main contract valued at £172,200, signed on 15 February 2021. The tender implies a comprehensive laboratory-based study focusing on public health and food safety.

This contracting process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy within the food safety or virology sectors. Companies with expertise in laboratory studies, particularly those equipped to handle pathogenic viruses, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The involvement of reputable institutions like the University of Southampton may also enhance collaborative opportunities, enabling firms to expand their networks and capabilities in the public procurement landscape.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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-h6vhtk-02935c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003061-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£172,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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