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AwardedUnited KingdomServices£249,620

Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption

Published
Published 4 March 2025
Deadline
Closed 31 October 2024

Overview

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

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£249,620
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
4 March 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£249,620
Award date
25 February 2025
Contract period
25 February 2025 → 30 June 2026
Winner
  • Fera Science Limited

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    4 March 2025

Contracting authority

  • Food Standards Agency

    Buyer

    York, United Kingdom

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