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title: "FS101229 Survey of Acrylamide and Furans in UK Retail Products"
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# FS101229 Survey of Acrylamide and Furans in UK Retail Products

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7a23a13-9a37-490f-b6a7-22251c812779

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, based in York, is conducting a procurement process for the tender titled "FS101229 Survey of Acrylamide and Furans in UK Retail Products". This tender falls under the category of research consultancy services and is classified under the CPV code 73210000. The tender period ended on 22nd January 2020, and the contract period is set from 2nd March 2020 to 1st March 2022. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure above the threshold, and the awarded contract, valued at £180,000, was given to Fera Science Ltd on 10th February 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in research services or consultancy. With a focus on acrylamide and furan analysis in retail products, companies with expertise in research methodologies, consultancy services, and related fields would find a suitable environment to compete. The geographical scope includes the United Kingdom and beyond, making it attractive for a diverse range of businesses looking to expand their contracts in public procurement.

## Notice

Survey of Acrylamide and Furans in UK Retail Products

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe9f9d6-3126-4a52-85ef-4d7133f13f78 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,690 |
| 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

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2020 at 14:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe9f9d6-3126-4a52-85ef-4d7133f13f78
- 17 Mar 2020 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe9f9d6-3126-4a52-85ef-4d7133f13f78
- 19 Dec 2019 at 11:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc7c325-9d22-4e60-9e6a-0004652673d7
- 11 Dec 2019 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc7c325-9d22-4e60-9e6a-0004652673d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe9f9d6-3126-4a52-85ef-4d7133f13f78
  17th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc7c325-9d22-4e60-9e6a-0004652673d7
  19th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b207878b-6d54-4bb2-a76a-27a65a583bcf
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/480c09ac-166d-4cef-8cea-17a037166cd7
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