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title: "IPSUS - Climate smart food innovation using plant and seaweed proteins from upcycled sources"
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# IPSUS - Climate smart food innovation using plant and seaweed proteins from upcycled sources

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aba5a060-2224-4fa8-b6ff-a9b542c1d294

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## Summary

The contract awarded for the project "IPSUS - Climate smart food innovation using plant and seaweed proteins from upcycled sources" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. The project falls under the Research services category, and is aimed at addressing sustainable solutions for transitioning diets to more sustainable protein sources. The contract, with a value of 168,289 GBP, was awarded to the University of Bristol, Bristol Veterinary School, Faculty of Health. The procurement method used for this process was Other - ERA-NET FOSC-SUSFOOD2, and the tender period ended on 16th August 2021. The contract period is scheduled from 15th April 2022 to 14th April 2025.

The IPSUS project presents opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable food innovation and research services. Companies specialising in plant-based food, food waste valorisation, and sustainable protein sources would find this tender suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity. Businesses interested in transforming the food system towards sustainability through innovative plant and seaweed protein applications can leverage this contract to contribute to a Net Zero future. The consortium involved in the project includes professionals from various disciplines across multiple countries, fostering a collaborative environment for transformative breakthroughs in the food industry.

## Notice

Food choices impact human and planetary health. The negative environmental impacts of the food system, increasing food insecurity and the prevalence of unhealthy diets are driving policymakers, scientists, companies, and consumers to demand sustainable solutions. Globally, livestock emits 14.5% of GHGs, causes 30% of biodiversity loss, and meat demand is projected to double by 2050. Transitioning diets to more sustainable sources of protein is therefore crucial. Plant-based food is currently one of the fastest growing food trends but are rather unsustainably dependent on soy (>60% of the segment). A trans-national and inter-disciplinary consortium consists of ~20 natural/social scientists and engineers from seven universities and two industrial partners across six countries in the three continents (Europe, Africa & Asia) has co-designed the project IPSUS to address Net Zero opportunity by connecting sustainable protein shift and food waste valorisation. This will exploit opportunities for extracting upcycled plant and seaweed proteins from raw materials otherwise destined to join the ~1.6 billion tonnes of annual global food loss and waste (FLW). Plant-based meat and cheese alternatives using livestock-free protein sources such as legumes, oilseeds and cereals are gaining importance for addressing the need for a sustainable protein transition. Increasing the use of underutilised protein-rich by-products for such applications would be a transformative breakthrough. The IPSUS project will facilitate future-fit food system transformation in a resource efficient way by connecting sustainable protein shift (i.e. plant and seaweed protein-based food) to FLW valorisation. In the UK, the IPSUS project's focus will be on FLW upcycling opportunities from two of the following sources, potato, brewer's spent grain, and seaweed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a40b2ad-23df-47e8-8677-0dd313d3f111 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - ERA-NET FOSC-SUSFOOD2 |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2022 - 14 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £168,289 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL, BRISTOL VETERINARY SCHOOL, FACULTY OF HEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2022 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a40b2ad-23df-47e8-8677-0dd313d3f111

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a40b2ad-23df-47e8-8677-0dd313d3f111
  26th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d394e0ac-98f8-45f5-b639-ccdc20ff4efd
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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