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title: "Path-Safe Workstream 3a Horizon scanning and technology readiness level study, with in-field testing of rapid diagnostic technology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034144"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2022-09-26"
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# Path-Safe Workstream 3a Horizon scanning and technology readiness level study, with in-field testing of rapid diagnostic technology

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034144

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency issued a tender for the 'Path-Safe Workstream 3a Horizon scanning and technology readiness level study' aimed at conducting research and development services. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, involves identifying technologies for rapid diagnostic tools. The project is located in the United Kingdom and has an active status. The buying organisation is The Food Standards Agency, with a contract value of £398,075.56 and a signing date of 23rd September 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services to participate in a project focused on technology readiness and field testing. Companies with expertise in rapid diagnostic tools and consultancy services may find this procurement suitable for their capabilities. The project's open procedure allows firms to bid competitively, with a submission deadline of 1st July 2022. Interested parties should consider aligning their proposals with the buyer's requirements to maximise their chances of success.

## Notice

Tenders were invited to carry out a horizon scanning and technology readiness level (TRL) study to help the programme understand what technology is out there and what stage is it at in terms of deployment. Following this activity, the supplier will recommend at least two technologies that can be tested in-field as rapid diagnostic tools for use in a relevant setting.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders were invited to carry out a horizon scanning and technology readiness level (TRL) study to help the programme understand what technology is out there and what stage is it at in terms of deployment. Following this activity, the supplier will recommend at least two technologies that can be tested in-field as rapid diagnostic tools for use in a relevant setting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026828-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £398,075 |

## 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2022 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026828-2022
- 30 May 2022 at 08:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015006-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.food.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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