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title: "Safety of Nitrates and Nitrites as Food Additives"
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# Safety of Nitrates and Nitrites as Food Additives

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cff51ffc-f841-401d-a1ef-a58df8f89804

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has initiated a public procurement process titled "Safety of Nitrates and Nitrites as Food Additives" under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The tender seeks to conduct a literature review on the safety of potassium nitrite (E249), sodium nitrite (E250), sodium nitrate (E251), and potassium nitrate (E252) as food additives. The tender is currently active, with the tender period ending on 11 November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract is set to start on 1 December 2024 and end on 20 March 2025. Interested parties should note that the procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender process requires registration and application through the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific research, particularly those with expertise in food safety and chemical analysis. Organisations such as SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. The project, valued at £100,000 GBP, offers a lucrative contract that can drive business growth and innovation within the sector. Companies with capabilities in literature reviews, chemical safety assessments, and consultancy services related to food additives would find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise.

## Notice

Tenders are invited to carry out a literature review on the safety of nitrates and nitrites as the food additives potassium nitrite (E 249), sodium nitrite (E 250), sodium nitrate (E 251) and potassium nitrate (E 252). Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7796fca0-59c1-45d9-880b-aaeaf88c8295 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 20 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 30 Oct 2024 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7796fca0-59c1-45d9-880b-aaeaf88c8295
- 10 Oct 2024 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff98ced2-9cdc-4462-922f-ff68f50aa31f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7796fca0-59c1-45d9-880b-aaeaf88c8295
  30th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff98ced2-9cdc-4462-922f-ff68f50aa31f
  10th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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