---
title: "Award of Chemical Contaminants in Fish: Literature Review"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000702376"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2022-09-30"
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# Award of Chemical Contaminants in Fish: Literature Review

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000702376

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## Summary

Food Standards Scotland awarded a contract to Fera Science Limited for the project titled "Award of Chemical Contaminants in Fish: Literature Review". The procurement process involved the review of scientific and grey literature on chemical contaminants in fish and fisheries products in Scotland and the UK. The contract, valued at £71,800 GBP, was signed on 30th September 2022. The tender falls under the services category, with a tender period from 3rd October 2022 to 28th February 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in marine research services, research consultancy services, and design and execution of research and development. Companies well-versed in conducting literature reviews related to chemical contaminants in aquatic products could thrive in competing for similar contracts. Food Standards Scotland, based in Aberdeen, initiated this tender, aimed at advancing knowledge in food safety through scientific research and analysis.

## Notice

Food Standards Scotland requires a Contractor to conduct a review of scientific and grey literature pertaining to chemical contaminants found in fish and fisheries products in Scotland and the UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460536 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS) |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 5RL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| 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

- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2022 at 17:22 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460536

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