Award

Meat Analysis

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2025 at 14:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Jul 2025 at 14:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, a central government public authority based in Coventry, has completed a procurement process titled "Meat Analysis," with the University of Nottingham as the awarded supplier. This tender falls within the services category, specifically analysis services, and focuses on comparing the nutrient contents and bioavailability between meat and plant-based alternatives. This procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £40,000 gross, was signed on 14th July 2025, and will run from 1st September 2025 to 1st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific analysis services, particularly those with expertise in nutrient and food composition analysis. Firms involved in developing or evaluating plant-based alternatives may have particular interest. Although this specific tender was awarded through a direct procurement method, the knowledge and networks developed might support similar future opportunities in agricultural research and food analysis sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meat Analysis

Notice Description

Comparing nutrient contents and bioavailability's between meat and plant based alternatives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056404
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044391-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£33,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Contact Name
Sarah Waters
Contact Email
procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4PE
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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