---
title: "Determination of the bioavailability of cyanogenic glycosides on consumption"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04919e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2025-03-04"
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# Determination of the bioavailability of cyanogenic glycosides on consumption

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04919e

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has initiated a public procurement process for the determination of hydrogen cyanide bioavailability after the consumption of various foods, including bitter apricot kernels, linseed, almonds, cassava root, marzipan, persipan, and tapioca. This procurement, categorised under research and development services, is at the tender stage and involves using an in vitro gut model and/or in silico research methods. The tender is being conducted through an open procedure with submissions closing on 19th September 2024. The contract's estimated value is £250,000, with the investigative work proposed to start on 1st November 2024 and end on 31st March 2026. The primary location for delivery is the UK, with the procurement managed in English.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in biotechnology, in vitro and in silico modelling, and food safety research. Firms with established capabilities in conducting complex R&D services, particularly those with experience in investigating the bioavailability of toxins in food, are best suited to compete. The emphasis on both technical quality and cost-effectiveness in the award criteria allows innovative and efficient businesses to leverage their expertise and secure governmental contracts, aiding their expansion and enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

Tenders are invited to carry out an investigation using an in vitro gut model and/or in silico research methods to determine the bioavailability of hydrogen cyanide in bitter apricot kernels, linseed, almonds, cassava root, marzipan, persipan and tapioca following consumption.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders are invited to carry out an investigation using an in vitro gut model and/or in silico research methods to determine the bioavailability of hydrogen cyanide in bitter apricot kernels, linseed, almonds, cassava root, marzipan, persipan and tapioca following consumption.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007922-2025 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £249,619 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | 7PR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| 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

- 4 Mar 2025 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007922-2025
- 19 Aug 2024 at 08:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026248-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.capita.com
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.food.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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