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title: "Path-Safe Workstream 3a Horizon scanning and technology readiness level study, with in-field testing of rapid diagnostic technology"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# Path-Safe Workstream 3a Horizon scanning and technology readiness level study, with in-field testing of rapid diagnostic technology

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-800b74de-d5c7-4e4f-8db9-36c32f950927

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the "Path-Safe Workstream 3a Horizon scanning and technology readiness level study" to Fera Science Ltd. The contract amount is £398,075.56 GBP, and the contract period is from 23rd September 2022 to 31st March 2024. This procurement falls under the Research and development services category and was conducted using an open procedure. The tender period ended on 18th July 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the Research and development services sector, specifically those providing consultancy services. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate. The contract awarded by The Food Standards Agency can help businesses grow by working on innovative technologies for rapid diagnostics. The geographic scope includes British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Tenders were invited to carry out a horizon scanning and technology readiness level (TRL) study to help the programme understand what technology is out there and what stage is it at in terms of deployment. Following this activity, the supplier will recommend at least two technologies that can be tested in-field as rapid diagnostic tools for use in a relevant setting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488dbbaf-0a3b-423e-8901-ecd6c9b395e2 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £398,075 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £398,075 |
| 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

- 29 Sep 2022 at 08:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488dbbaf-0a3b-423e-8901-ecd6c9b395e2
- 26 Sep 2022 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488dbbaf-0a3b-423e-8901-ecd6c9b395e2
- 14 Jul 2022 at 11:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c96c623-258e-4afa-a147-c7857773482a
- 15 Jun 2022 at 15:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c96c623-258e-4afa-a147-c7857773482a
- 30 May 2022 at 08:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c96c623-258e-4afa-a147-c7857773482a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488dbbaf-0a3b-423e-8901-ecd6c9b395e2
  29th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c96c623-258e-4afa-a147-c7857773482a
  14th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d9a461b-65e9-4c21-9ee1-cb6debd6001e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20e1ac75-d84f-4930-889f-09479f39e2b8
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