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title: "Chemical Contaminants in Plant Based Protein Survey"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000746021"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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# Chemical Contaminants in Plant Based Protein Survey

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000746021

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## Summary

The Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is seeking a Service Provider to conduct a survey on Chemical Contaminants in Plant-Based Protein products. The tender, titled "Chemical Contaminants in Plant Based Protein Survey," aims to analyse mycotoxins and plant-based alkaloids in products like tofu, mince, and protein powders. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on April 10, 2024. The location of the bid opening is in Edinburgh, UK. The main procurement category is services, and the total contract value is £100,000 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in analytical services, food safety, and plant-based products. Companies involved in sampling, testing, and research focused on chemical contaminants in food products would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic submission as the submission method. The tender period ends on April 10, 2024, with potential for contract award by the same date. Businesses with expertise in food safety testing and analysis should consider bidding for this tender to support the Food Standards Scotland survey.

## Notice

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) requires a Service Provider to provide a survey service of chemical contaminants in plant-based protein products (PBPP). Plant-based protein products include meat alternative products such as tofu, mince, non-meat pieces, and protein powders. The survey service will provide sampling data on the levels of mycotoxins and plant-based alkaloids in a range of PBPP (containing either soy protein, wheat protein, pea protein or mycoprotein). The results of the survey will be used to inform future surveillance plans for plant-based protein products.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Food Standards Scotland requires a Service Provider to conduct a survey of mycotoxins and alkaloids in plant-based protein products. The aim of the survey is to further understand the risk of presence of mycotoxins in plant-based meats and plant-based protein products. The survey service will provide sampling data on the levels of mycotoxins and plant-based alkaloids in a range of PBPP (containing either soy protein, wheat protein, pea protein or mycoprotein). The results of the survey will be used to inform future surveillance plans for plant-based protein products.. Please see the attached ITT documents for all additional information

Options: As detailed in the Specification (issued within the ITT): There is a possibility that additional funding may become available in financial year 2025-26. Where this is identified, FSS may wish to take up an option to undertake additional tests, based on the outcomes of the original study. If this option is taken up, FSS will provide the Service Provider with the detailed requirements including maximum budget available, reporting requirements, and timescales for delivery. The Service Provider will then submit a proposal to FSS detailing their approach alongside a quote to complete the work. No additional work should be carried out until FSS has approved the Service Provider's proposals and quote which will be provided in writing. Any additional work must be completed by a maximum of 31 March 2026, inclusive of any reporting, unless an earlier date is agreed with FSS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515304 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515304
- 28 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499705
- 28 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489286

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499705&idx=1
  28th February 2024 - Invitation to Tender Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499705&idx=2
  28th February 2024 - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499705&idx=3
  28th February 2024 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499705&idx=4
  28th February 2024 - Evaluation & Award Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499705&idx=5
  28th February 2024 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499705&idx=6
  28th February 2024 - Data Protection
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499705&idx=7
  28th February 2024 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499705&idx=8
  28th February 2024 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP489286
  Chemical Contaminants in Plant Based Protein Survey - Food Standards Scotland requires a Contractor conduct a survey of mycotoxins and alkaloids in plant-based protein products. The aim of the survey is to further understand the risk of presence of mycotoxins in plant-based meats and plant-based protein products. The sample size will be approximately 100 samples and FSS is looking for a contractor to provide quantitative levels of certain mycotoxins and alkaloids, and in addition, a mycotoxin and alkaloid screen for those additional contaminants which cannot be quantified.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499705
  Chemical Contaminants in Plant Based Protein Survey - Food Standards Scotland (FSS) requires a Service Provider to provide a survey service of chemical contaminants in plant-based protein products (PBPP). Plant-based protein products include meat alternative products such as tofu, mince, non-meat pieces, and protein powders. The survey service will provide sampling data on the levels of mycotoxins and plant-based alkaloids in a range of PBPP (containing either soy protein, wheat protein, pea protein or mycoprotein). The results of the survey will be used to inform future surveillance plans for plant-based protein products.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515304
  Chemical Contaminants in Plant Based Protein Survey - Food Standards Scotland (FSS) requires a Service Provider to provide a survey service of chemical contaminants in plant-based protein products (PBPP). Plant-based protein products include meat alternative products such as tofu, mince, non-meat pieces, and protein powders. The survey service will provide sampling data on the levels of mycotoxins and plant-based alkaloids in a range of PBPP (containing either soy protein, wheat protein, pea protein or mycoprotein). The results of the survey will be used to inform future surveillance plans for plant-based protein products.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746021

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