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Literature Review: Allergenicity of cell cultivated products

Awarded to Fera Science Ltd

Food Standards Agency(buyer)

Published
Published 16 March 2026
Deadline
Closed 27 April 2026

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Overview

The Food Standards Agency contracted Fera Science Ltd to deliver a six-month literature review focused on the allergenicity risks of cell cultivated products and alternative proteins produced by biomass or precision fermentation. The work, completed in June 2026 for £39,717.04, investigated knowledge gaps in allergenic risks as part of the FSA's CCP Sandbox programme.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£40,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
16 March 2026
Questions by
30 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy servicesResearch and development consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£39,717
Award date
15 June 2026
Contract period
31 May 2026 → 15 January 2027
Contract length
8 months
Could run to
12 February 2027
Against estimate
1% below
Winner
  • Fera Science Ltd

This contract ends on 15 January 2027, or 12 February 2027 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

Fera Science Ltd

Based in
York
Public contracts won
31
Across UK and EU notices

7 other contracts from Food Standards Agency since 2025, worth £2,688,351.

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Competition and scoring

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Price 20% · Quality 80%

  • Technical80%
  • Commercial20%

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Market context

Typical award in Research and development services and related consultancy services

£75,843

Median of 4,552 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 48% below the median.

Food Standards Agency in the last 12 months

47

contracts awarded, worth £10,754,583 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    19 June 2026

  2. Tender Update

    17 April 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    16 March 2026

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