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Determination of the bioavailability of cyanogenic glycosides on consumption

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2025 at 16:59

Tender

19 Aug 2024 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has initiated a public procurement process for the determination of hydrogen cyanide bioavailability after the consumption of various foods, including bitter apricot kernels, linseed, almonds, cassava root, marzipan, persipan, and tapioca. This procurement, categorised under research and development services, is at the tender stage and involves using an in vitro gut model and/or in silico research methods. The tender is being conducted through an open procedure with submissions closing on 19th September 2024. The contract's estimated value is £250,000, with the investigative work proposed to start on 1st November 2024 and end on 31st March 2026. The primary location for delivery is the UK, with the procurement managed in English.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in biotechnology, in vitro and in silico modelling, and food safety research. Firms with established capabilities in conducting complex R&D services, particularly those with experience in investigating the bioavailability of toxins in food, are best suited to compete. The emphasis on both technical quality and cost-effectiveness in the award criteria allows innovative and efficient businesses to leverage their expertise and secure governmental contracts, aiding their expansion and enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Title

Determination of the bioavailability of cyanogenic glycosides on consumption

Notice Description

Tenders are invited to carry out an investigation using an in vitro gut model and/or in silico research methods to determine the bioavailability of hydrogen cyanide in bitter apricot kernels, linseed, almonds, cassava root, marzipan, persipan and tapioca following consumption.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders are invited to carry out an investigation using an in vitro gut model and/or in silico research methods to determine the bioavailability of hydrogen cyanide in bitter apricot kernels, linseed, almonds, cassava root, marzipan, persipan and tapioca following consumption.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04919e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007922-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,619 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
7PR
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERA SCIENCE

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