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Chemical Contaminants in Plant Based Protein Survey

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is seeking a Service Provider to conduct a survey on Chemical Contaminants in Plant-Based Protein products. The tender, titled "Chemical Contaminants in Plant Based Protein Survey," aims to analyse mycotoxins and plant-based alkaloids in products like tofu, mince, and protein powders. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on April 10, 2024. The location of the bid opening is in Edinburgh, UK. The main procurement category is services, and the total contract value is £100,000 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in analytical services, food safety, and plant-based products. Companies involved in sampling, testing, and research focused on chemical contaminants in food products would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic submission as the submission method. The tender period ends on April 10, 2024, with potential for contract award by the same date. Businesses with expertise in food safety testing and analysis should consider bidding for this tender to support the Food Standards Scotland survey.

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Notice Title

Chemical Contaminants in Plant Based Protein Survey

Notice Description

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) requires a Service Provider to provide a survey service of chemical contaminants in plant-based protein products (PBPP). Plant-based protein products include meat alternative products such as tofu, mince, non-meat pieces, and protein powders. The survey service will provide sampling data on the levels of mycotoxins and plant-based alkaloids in a range of PBPP (containing either soy protein, wheat protein, pea protein or mycoprotein). The results of the survey will be used to inform future surveillance plans for plant-based protein products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Food Standards Scotland requires a Service Provider to conduct a survey of mycotoxins and alkaloids in plant-based protein products. The aim of the survey is to further understand the risk of presence of mycotoxins in plant-based meats and plant-based protein products. The survey service will provide sampling data on the levels of mycotoxins and plant-based alkaloids in a range of PBPP (containing either soy protein, wheat protein, pea protein or mycoprotein). The results of the survey will be used to inform future surveillance plans for plant-based protein products.. Please see the attached ITT documents for all additional information

Options: As detailed in the Specification (issued within the ITT): There is a possibility that additional funding may become available in financial year 2025-26. Where this is identified, FSS may wish to take up an option to undertake additional tests, based on the outcomes of the original study. If this option is taken up, FSS will provide the Service Provider with the detailed requirements including maximum budget available, reporting requirements, and timescales for delivery. The Service Provider will then submit a proposal to FSS detailing their approach alongside a quote to complete the work. No additional work should be carried out until FSS has approved the Service Provider's proposals and quote which will be provided in writing. Any additional work must be completed by a maximum of 31 March 2026, inclusive of any reporting, unless an earlier date is agreed with FSS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000746021
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515304
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
avril.gordon@gov.scot, callum.ross@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1224285172

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 5RL
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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