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title: "Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption"
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# Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bcdebe6-ee80-471d-8560-8587adaa725e

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has completed the procurement process titled "Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption" within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and has been awarded to Fera Science Limited. The contract, valued at £249,619.58, began on 25th February 2025 and will end on 30th June 2026. The project will be conducted in the United Kingdom and is expected to use both in vitro gut models and in silico research methods to assess the bioavailability of HCN in various foods following consumption.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in food safety research, toxicology, and biochemical analysis. SMEs and VCSEs focusing on scientific research, especially those with expertise in in vitro and in silico techniques, would find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities, enabling them to expand their portfolio and collaborate with a major public body like the FSA. Successful participation in such a contract can enhance a business's reputation and open doors to future high-value research and consultancy projects.

## Notice

Tenders are invited to carry out an investigation using an in vitro gut model and/or in silico research methods to determine the bioavailability of hydrogen cyanide in bitter apricot kernels, linseed, almonds, cassava root, marzipan, persipan and tapioca following consumption. It is proposed that tenders carry out an investigation in two parts, with preliminary studies used to identify the levels of CNGs, enzymes and HCN in different food types, and a secondary in vitro or in silico model to consider the effects of the gut on HCN bioavailability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff62f108-8591-404d-86ab-6459f2e15e83 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,619 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,619 |
| 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 | 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

- 4 Mar 2025 at 17:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff62f108-8591-404d-86ab-6459f2e15e83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff62f108-8591-404d-86ab-6459f2e15e83
  4th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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