Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption. Food Standards Agency Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption. Food Standards Agency Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption.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. Reference no:AUG488528 Published by:Food Standards Agency Published to:External Deadline date:19/09/2024 Notice Type:Contract notice OCID:ocds-h6vhtk-04919e Location: UK - All UK - All Value:- Summary OCID:ocds-h6vhtk-04919ePublished by:Food Standards AgencyAuthority ID:AA34892Publication date:20 August 2024Deadline date:19 September 2024Notice type:Contract NoticeHas documents:NoHas SPD:NoHas Carbon Reduction Plan:N/A Abstract 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. Full notice text Contract noticeSection I: Contracting authority I.1) Name and addressesFood Standards AgencyYO1 7PRYork7PRUK E-mail: fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk NUTS: UKI32Internet address(es) Main address: https://www.food.gov.uk/ Address of the buyer profile: https://www.food.gov.uk/I.3) CommunicationThe procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:https://health-family.force.com/s/WelcomeAdditional information can be obtained from the abovementioned addressTenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:https://health-family.force.com/s/WelcomeTenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned addressElectronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:https://health-family.force.com/s/WelcomeI.4) Type of the contracting authorityMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsI.5) Main activityGeneral public servicesSection II: ObjectII.1) Scope of the procurementII.1.1) TitleDetermination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption.II.1.2) Main CPV code73000000 II.1.3) Type of contractServicesII.1.4) Short descriptionTenders 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.II.1.5) Estimated total valueValue excluding VAT: 250 000.00 GBPII.1.6) Information about lots This contract is divided into lots: No II.2) DescriptionII.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)73000000II.2.3) Place of performanceNUTS code:UKII.2.4) Description of the procurementTenders 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.II.2.5) Award criteriaCriteria below: Price II.2.6) Estimated valueValue excluding VAT: 250 000.00 GBPII.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system Start: 01/11/2024 End: 31/03/2026 This contract is subject to renewal: No II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invitedII.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No Section IV: ProcedureIV.1) DescriptionIV.1.1) Type of procedure Open procedure IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No IV.2) Administrative informationIV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Date: 19/09/2024 Local time: 12:00IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submittedENIV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender Tender must be valid until: 19/09/2024IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders Date: 19/08/2024 Local time: 08:00Section VI: Complementary informationVI.1) Information about recurrence This is a recurrent procurement: No VI.4) Procedures for reviewVI.4.1) Review bodyFood Standards AgencyFloors 6 and 7, Clive House, 70 Petty FranceLondonSW1H 9EXUKInternet address(es) URL: https://www.food.gov.uk/VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice19/08/2024 Coding Commodity categories ID Title Parent category 73000000Research and development services and related consultancy servicesResearch and Development Delivery locations ID Description 100UK - All Alert region restrictions The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions. ID Description There are no alert restrictions for this notice. About the buyer Main contact:fsa.commercial@food.gov.ukAdmin contact:N/aTechnical contact:N/aOther contact:N/a Further information Date Details No further information has been uploaded.