---
title: "Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049ce0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2024-09-23"
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# Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption.

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049ce0

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is seeking tenders for a project titled "Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption." This procurement falls under the Research and Development services category and is located in the UK. The process is currently in the Tender stage with a closing date for submissions on 14 October 2024. The contract, with an estimated value of £250,000, will run from 1 November 2024 until 31 March 2026. Suppliers are invited to employ in vitro gut models or in silico research methods to investigate the bioavailability of HCN in various food items.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food safety, toxicology, and research services to enhance their market presence. Companies with capabilities in advanced laboratory techniques and computational models would find this procurement particularly well-suited. Engaging in this project could position firms as key players in the field of food safety and compliance, opening doors for further partnerships with national and international agencies.

## Notice

This opportunity has previously been published under ref. 2024/S 000-026248. This notice serves to inform suppliers of an extension to this opportunity.

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. It is proposed that tenders carry out an investigation in two parts, with preliminary studies used to identify the levels of CNGs, enzymes and HCN in different food types, and a secondary in vitro or in silico model to consider the effects of the gut on HCN bioavailability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030293-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030293-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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