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Review of analytical methods for cell cultivated products

Food Standards Agency

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Nov 2025 at 15:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

29 Jul 2025 at 10:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Review of analytical methods for cell cultivated products" was conducted by the Food Standards Agency, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory services and research and development services, with a focus on analytical methods for cell-cultivated products. The process moved from the tender stage, with submissions ending on 26th August 2025, to the award stage, with the contract signed on 3rd November 2025, and the contract period running from 4th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was an open, below-threshold competition suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting an opportunity for a broad range of business participants.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, research, and development, particularly those offering innovative analytical methodologies. The project required a comprehensive review of existing laboratory testing methods for cell-cultivated products which creates demands for expertise in genomic and proteomic analytical approaches. Small to medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in developing new laboratory techniques and tools, such as databases and reference materials, are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement. With the awarded contract value of £48,512.59, it offers substantial growth prospects for vendors in the relevant sectors aiming to enhance their portfolios in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of analytical methods for cell cultivated products

Notice Description

Tenders are invited to carry out a review of laboratory testing methods which should: 1. Build on previously published research and complement the work and learning of the FSA on CCPs. 2. Identify and evaluate potential analytical methods for the detection, identification and quantification of CCPs. - Consider the traceability of current and emerging CCPs, and differentiation from other proteins using analytical methods e.g. genomic or proteomic approaches - Consider emerging analytical methods and technologies - Consider the requirements for associated tools e.g. databases, reference materials 3. Identify knowledge gaps and discuss limitations and challenges relating to the analytical methods identified, including practicality and cost. 4. Offer recommendations on analytical methods to inform the evidence base.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0567ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070540-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,427 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Food Standards Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Postcode Area
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

LGC Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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