Tender

Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption.

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

14 Oct 2024 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency is currently inviting tenders for a research project titled "Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption." This procurement focuses on research and development services, specifically to investigate the bioavailability of HCN in various food items like bitter apricot kernels, linseed, almonds, cassava root, marzipan, persipan, and tapioca using in vitro gut models and in silico research methods. The project is classified under CPV code 73000000 and is located within the United Kingdom. The tender process is in the active stage with a submission deadline of 31 October 2024 at 12:00 GMT, and the contract is expected to start on 1 November 2024 and end on 31 March 2026. The submission must be made electronically or in writing through the designated submission platform with communication details available on the Food Standards Agency's procurement portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for research institutions and consultancy firms specialising in bioavailability and food safety studies. Businesses with expertise in laboratory-based and computer-simulated research methods will find this project particularly suitable. Engaging in this project enables organisations to contribute to critical public health research while potentially expanding their portfolios and showcasing their capabilities to a national regulatory authority. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive process, fostering an environment conducive to business growth and innovation. The total contract value is set at £250,000, offering a substantial investment for those capable of fulfilling the outlined requirements.

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Notice Title

Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption.

Notice Description

This opportunity has previously been published under ref. 2024/S 000-030293. This notice serves to inform suppliers of an extension to this opportunity.<br/><br/>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. It is proposed that tenders carry out an investigation in two parts, with preliminary studies used to identify the levels of CNGs, enzymes and HCN in different food types, and a secondary in vitro or in silico model to consider the effects of the gut on HCN bioavailability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04abf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033056-2024
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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