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title: "FS430621 Survival of SARS-CoV-2 on food surfaces and food packaging materials"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02935c"
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published: "2021-02-15"
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# FS430621 Survival of SARS-CoV-2 on food surfaces and food packaging materials

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02935c

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, based in York, UK, has completed a tender titled "FS430621 Survival of SARS-CoV-2 on food surfaces and food packaging materials." This project falls within the research and development services category and aimed to assess the decline of infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 on various food surfaces and packaging. This procurement was carried out through an open procedure, with the main contract valued at £172,200, signed on 15 February 2021. The tender implies a comprehensive laboratory-based study focusing on public health and food safety.

This contracting process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy within the food safety or virology sectors. Companies with expertise in laboratory studies, particularly those equipped to handle pathogenic viruses, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The involvement of reputable institutions like the University of Southampton may also enhance collaborative opportunities, enabling firms to expand their networks and capabilities in the public procurement landscape.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003061-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £172,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003061-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.food.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:452885-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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