---
title: "FS307021 - A critical review of microbiological colonisation of nano- and microplastics (NMPs) and their significance to the food chain"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86b7dec5-7df0-452a-a32f-075e26c66bb0"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86b7dec5-7df0-452a-a32f-075e26c66bb0"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86b7dec5-7df0-452a-a32f-075e26c66bb0.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86b7dec5-7df0-452a-a32f-075e26c66bb0.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2019-12-03"
---

# FS307021 - A critical review of microbiological colonisation of nano- and microplastics (NMPs) and their significance to the food chain

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86b7dec5-7df0-452a-a32f-075e26c66bb0

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86b7dec5-7df0-452a-a32f-075e26c66bb0)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86b7dec5-7df0-452a-a32f-075e26c66bb0.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for a critical review of microbiological colonisation of nano- and microplastics, titled "FS307021 - A critical review of microbiological colonisation of nano- and microplastics (NMPs) and their significance to the food chain," is being conducted by The Food Standards Agency, based in York, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically focusing on microbial hazards in the food chain. The tender was published on 21 June 2019, with the tender period closing on 31 July 2019. The award was made on 2 December 2019, with the contract spanning from 1 December 2019 to 15 March 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing wide participation from interested parties.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses, particularly those within the fields of research and development, environmental science, and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in analysing impacts of pollutants on the food chain, or those providing innovative solutions related to microplastics, are particularly well-suited to respond and engage with this opportunity.

## Notice

A critical review of microbiological colonisation of nano- and microplastics (NMPs) and their significance to the food chain

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7987866a-01bd-465b-8a5d-0f647147981c |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 15 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,585 |
| 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 | CEFAS - CENTRE FOR FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE AND SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2019 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7987866a-01bd-465b-8a5d-0f647147981c
- 21 Jun 2019 at 12:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac116f2-d1df-4fdd-8c4f-af0fd904a33b
- 21 Jun 2019 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac116f2-d1df-4fdd-8c4f-af0fd904a33b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7987866a-01bd-465b-8a5d-0f647147981c
  3rd December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac116f2-d1df-4fdd-8c4f-af0fd904a33b
  21st June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86b7dec5-7df0-452a-a32f-075e26c66bb0. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86b7dec5-7df0-452a-a32f-075e26c66bb0.json.