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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f574aeb9-4e44-4d24-887c-504ccb84c3b0

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is inviting tenders for a research project titled "How do microbial safety issues associated with meat apply to cell cultivated products?" This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The project will address microbiological hazards in cell cultivated products, biomass fermentation, and precision fermentation. The contract is valued at £50,000 GBP and follows an open procurement procedure suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Key dates include a tender period ending on 5th September 2024, and a contract period from 30th September 2024 to 30th March 2025. The project will be relevant across various locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in microbiological research, food safety, and biotechnological innovations. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, will find this project conducive to showcasing their capabilities and expanding their market presence. By contributing to the understanding of microbial safety in emerging food technologies, businesses can influence industry standards and potentially secure further research and consultancy contracts in a rapidly evolving sector.

## Notice

We would like to commission a research project to consider the microbiological hazards that can be expected to be associated with the production of cell cultivated products, biomass fermentation and precision fermentation 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/bef8bd63-0ff3-43d0-b1b9-34a5510d00df |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 30 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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

- 31 Jul 2024 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef8bd63-0ff3-43d0-b1b9-34a5510d00df
- 23 Jul 2024 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45417ece-65f1-4f83-8815-dd27ee833c40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef8bd63-0ff3-43d0-b1b9-34a5510d00df
  31st July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45417ece-65f1-4f83-8815-dd27ee833c40
  23rd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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