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title: "FS430621 Survival of SARS-CoV-2 on food surfaces and food packaging materials"
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# FS430621 Survival of SARS-CoV-2 on food surfaces and food packaging materials

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5dcd76b-52e1-480c-ab0e-ec0bbb90dac9

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, England, is currently conducting an open tender for the project titled "FS430621 Survival of SARS-CoV-2 on food surfaces and food packaging materials." This contract focuses on laboratory-based studies to assess the decline of the infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 on various food surfaces and packaging materials. The tender was published on 22nd September 2020, with a closing date for submissions set for 27th October 2020. The contract period is expected to run from 30th November 2020 to 30th November 2021, under the main procurement category of services and classified as research and development consultancy services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in research and development, design and execution of scientific studies, and consultancy services in the food sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is inclusive. Firms with expertise in virology, food safety testing, and those capable of conducting high-quality laboratory research would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Tenders are invited to carry out a laboratory-based study to assess the rate of decline of infectivity of artificially inoculated SARS-CoV-2 virus on the surfaces of four food groups and four food packaging materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dde2789-9819-42a1-adde-164118146116 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| 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

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

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2020 at 15:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dde2789-9819-42a1-adde-164118146116
- 22 Sep 2020 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dde2789-9819-42a1-adde-164118146116

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dde2789-9819-42a1-adde-164118146116
  26th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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