---
title: "Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04abf8"
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# Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption.

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04abf8

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is currently inviting tenders for a research project titled "Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption." This procurement focuses on research and development services, specifically to investigate the bioavailability of HCN in various food items like bitter apricot kernels, linseed, almonds, cassava root, marzipan, persipan, and tapioca using in vitro gut models and in silico research methods. The project is classified under CPV code 73000000 and is located within the United Kingdom. The tender process is in the active stage with a submission deadline of 31 October 2024 at 12:00 GMT, and the contract is expected to start on 1 November 2024 and end on 31 March 2026. The submission must be made electronically or in writing through the designated submission platform with communication details available on the Food Standards Agency's procurement portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for research institutions and consultancy firms specialising in bioavailability and food safety studies. Businesses with expertise in laboratory-based and computer-simulated research methods will find this project particularly suitable. Engaging in this project enables organisations to contribute to critical public health research while potentially expanding their portfolios and showcasing their capabilities to a national regulatory authority. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive process, fostering an environment conducive to business growth and innovation. The total contract value is set at £250,000, offering a substantial investment for those capable of fulfilling the outlined requirements.

## Notice

This opportunity has previously been published under ref. 2024/S 000-030293. 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/033056-2024 |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 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

- 14 Oct 2024 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033056-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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