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title: "FS900246 Review of allergen analytical testing methodologies -measurement parameters and sensitivity of methods"
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# FS900246 Review of allergen analytical testing methodologies -measurement parameters and sensitivity of methods

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-093ea50c-a8bf-4f63-8c02-35a0246e6273

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the "Review of allergen analytical testing methodologies -measurement parameters and sensitivity of methods" to Fera Science Ltd. The contract is valued at £49,985.98 GBP and involves research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract period is from September 1, 2022, to November 30, 2022, and the tender period ended on July 15, 2022.

This procurement process by The Food Standards Agency creates opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for competing in this open procedure tender. The contract provides a chance for businesses to contribute to allergen testing methodologies and sensitivity analysis, supporting innovation and quality control in the food industry.

## Notice

Applicants are invited to submit tenders to carry out a desk-based literature review of the analytical methodologies available for allergen testing, limitations of the methods, cost effectiveness, reporting units and analytical threshold levels for different matrices. A clear review of the methods and techniques used by laboratories in detecting and quantifying priority allergens including any validation data and standardisation within UK, Europe or internationally. This should include any limitations, including problems with cross-reactivity and possible counter resolution for these problems. There should be cost /benefit analysis for each method and adaptability into laboratories. Detailed information on the sensitivity of the method (limit of detection, quantitation, range) should be provided and what is being measured in each food matrix. It would be beneficial to summarise the review in a table, an example to be provided in the tender application. A testing protocol to be discussed for each allergen, please provide an outline in the tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db46049-a55a-4527-88ad-355359d7bccc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,985 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,985 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2022 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db46049-a55a-4527-88ad-355359d7bccc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db46049-a55a-4527-88ad-355359d7bccc
  9th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e784f9f-ec92-4466-bc6c-ce9a1d75a319
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