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title: "How do microbial safety issues associated with meat apply to cell cultivated products"
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# How do microbial safety issues associated with meat apply to cell cultivated products

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc1b1d5b-472d-44a2-8904-a1fe6443ea3f

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) in York has concluded a public procurement process titled "How do microbial safety issues associated with meat apply to cell cultivated products" under the Research and Development services category. This tender, which began the contract period on 1 October 2024 and will continue until 31 March 2025, was aimed at researching cell banking strategies for cell cultivated products. The tender followed an open procedure (below threshold) and was awarded to Camrosh Limited for £49,740 GBP. The procurement stage is now complete, and the award was published on 4 November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to collaborate with a well-established agency like the FSA. The project involves specialised research, making it well-suited for companies with expertise in microbial safety, biotechnology, and related fields. Engaging in such contracts can not only provide financial growth but also enhance reputation and contribute to advancements in food safety standards on a global scale.

## Notice

The FSA commissioned a research project to gather information on the different cell banking strategies that could be used to manage the cell lines used in the production of cell cultivated products

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8bcdd3-6932-4613-af97-f29bc3d33785 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,740 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,740 |
| 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 | 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 | CAMROSH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8bcdd3-6932-4613-af97-f29bc3d33785

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8bcdd3-6932-4613-af97-f29bc3d33785
  4th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0b10066-bf9f-406b-b937-303baa712871
  Short_Form_Contract_v1.4 Camrosh (1)_Redacted

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