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title: "FS101215 - Development of Methods for Potency Estimation"
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# FS101215 - Development of Methods for Potency Estimation

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-deddbe67-44f4-4a0f-8d87-b13e8031a7fc

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is seeking proposals for the project titled "FS101215 - Development of Methods for Potency Estimation", aimed at establishing models to measure the potency of chemicals through in vitro and/or in silico approaches. This tender falls under the research and development services category, with an open procurement method. The tender period is set to close on 18th January 2019, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 15th February 2019, lasting until 30th April 2022. The geographic scope for delivery includes the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in chemical analysis and modelling. Businesses equipped with innovative methodologies for potency estimation may find this project aligns well with their capabilities, allowing them to contribute significantly to this vital study while fostering growth through collaboration with a governmental agency.

## Notice

We would like to commission a study to establish (a) model(s) using either in vitro and/or in silico approaches to measure potency of individual chemicals and establish a toxic equivalency factor (TEF) style approach to rank compounds in order of potency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47530c22-36f9-403a-a076-5128835de915 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2019 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| 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 Dec 2018 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47530c22-36f9-403a-a076-5128835de915

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47530c22-36f9-403a-a076-5128835de915
  10th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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