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title: "FS301047 - Detection of food contamination"
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buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# FS301047 - Detection of food contamination

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95666c06-67ca-41c1-9070-ed41a35c2573

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Food Standards Agency, is centred on the project titled "FS301047 - Detection of food contamination". This venture falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically focusing on chemical and microbiological contamination detection in food. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 14 November 2017. The contract period is projected to commence on 1 January 2018 and conclude on 31 December 2018, with project deliveries expected at various locations across the UK including York.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in innovative technologies related to food safety. Companies specialising in research and development, particularly those harnessing new or underutilised methods for contamination detection, would be well suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as the procurement process is open and aims to fund multiple projects across diverse settings, including production premises and food preparation areas.

## Notice

Tenders are invited to carry out small scoping or proof-of-principle studies, looking at the use of novel technologies for detection of chemical and/or microbiological contamination in food or on food surfaces. We are looking to fund a number of projects. The aim is to identify whether new technologies, or technologies not currently widely used in relation to food, could provide an effective means of detecting chemical or and/or microbiological contamination of food. These could be aimed at production premises (including abattoirs), or places where food is prepared (including restaurants and the home). The aim is to invite project (s) in any setting to detect chemical and/ or microbiological contaminants but we will state our specific interest in funding at least one project on the detection of chemical and/or microbiological contaminants in abattoir settings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a927d05-08f7-4802-9c85-0812d483ed6d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2017 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a927d05-08f7-4802-9c85-0812d483ed6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a927d05-08f7-4802-9c85-0812d483ed6d
  10th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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