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title: "Best practice for cell banking techniques used in cell cultivated products"
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# Best practice for cell banking techniques used in cell cultivated products

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-735b7bb6-6b33-48ee-8cbb-84f731fe0158

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is currently in the tender stage for a research project titled "Best practice for cell banking techniques used in cell cultivated products." This project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The tender is open and aims to gather key information on various cell banking strategies for managing cell lines in cell-cultivated products, ensuring food system safety. The contract, valued at £50,000, begins on 1st October 2024 and ends on 31st March 2025. Relevant locations include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international regions. Interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 19th September 2024 at 12:00 BST.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in cell banking and food safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. An open procedure procurement method allows a broad range of businesses to compete, fostering innovation and competitiveness. Businesses that excel in scientific research, biotechnology, and food safety standards are well-suited to deliver on this project, potentially opening doors to future contracts and partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

We would like to commission a research project to gather information on the different cell banking strategies that could be used to manage the cell lines used in the production of cell cultivated products and the implications for food system safety. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6482da1-8439-4baf-9574-95ff4e0ef875 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO31 7EE |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2024 at 07:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6482da1-8439-4baf-9574-95ff4e0ef875

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6482da1-8439-4baf-9574-95ff4e0ef875
  20th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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