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Literature Review: Allergenicity of cell cultivated products

Food Standards Agency

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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19 Jun 2026 at 16:06

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17 Apr 2026 at 11:07

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Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 10:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract process for the Full Literature Review on the Allergenicity of Cell Cultivated Products was managed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), located in York, United Kingdom. The procurement, initiated as an open competition below threshold, focused on research and development services within the food industry. The procurement process has reached the award stage, having previously progressed through its tender period, which closed on 27 April 2026. The contract started on 17 June 2026 and runs until 15 January 2027, with a potential 4-week extension. With a budget allocation of up to £40,000, the project seeks to address knowledge gaps concerning allergenic risks associated with cell cultivated products.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies engaged in research and development within the food sector, specifically those specialising in allergenicity and alternative proteins. The successful supply of a comprehensive literature review in this emergent field could lead to further collaborations and projects with the FSA or similar organisations, enhancing technical expertise and professional reputation. Large companies, along with SMEs and VCSEs demonstrated to offer competitive pricing and innovative methodologies, were encouraged to participate, aligning with the FSA's objectives to support cutting-edge research while ensuring consumer safety.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Literature Review: Allergenicity of cell cultivated products

Notice Description

Cell cultivated products (CCPs) and alternative proteins produced by biomass or precision fermentation are an emergent food sector around the world. The FSA CCP Sandbox programme is a two-year programme designed to inform regulatory actions that strike the right balance between supporting innovation and ensuring consumers safety. CCPs claim to have benefits in protein quality, environmental impact, and improved animal welfare implications. The FSA is seeking a supplier to deliver an allergenicity focussed literature review of CCPs under a 6-month contract. The work will investigate the knowledge gap in the allergenic risks of CCPs. An indicative budget of up to PS40,000(excluding VAT) has been allocated to this project within the 2026/2027 financial year. Tenderers should ensure proposals remain within this budget envelope offer and demonstrate value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066aaf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058233-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,717 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 15 Jan 2027 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
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

Fera Science Limited

Further Information

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