Scope
Description
Tenders are invited to carry out a review of laboratory testing methods which should:
1. Build on previously published research and complement the work and learning of the FSA on CCPs.
2. Identify and evaluate potential analytical methods for the detection, identification and quantification of CCPs.
- Consider the traceability of current and emerging CCPs, and differentiation from other proteins using analytical methods e.g. genomic or proteomic approaches
- Consider emerging analytical methods and technologies
- Consider the requirements for associated tools e.g. databases, reference materials
3. Identify knowledge gaps and discuss limitations and challenges relating to the analytical methods identified, including practicality and cost.
4. Offer recommendations on analytical methods to inform the evidence base.
Total value (estimated)
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 30 June 2026
- 9 months
Description of possible extension:
Optional 3 month extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Participation
Conditions of participation
See PSQ in Atamis
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders for FSA funded projects must be submitted through the health-family single e-Commercial System (Atamis), using the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Technical criteria - 80%
Commercial criteria 20%
Full details in the tender specification
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Food Standards Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRM-6866-LYYX
YO1 7PR
York
YO1 7PR
United Kingdom
Region: UKE21 - York
Organisation type: Public authority - central government