Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption

A Tender Notice
by FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
13 day
Value
£300K
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
23 Sep 2024
Delivery
01 Oct 2024 to 14 Oct 2024
Deadline
19 Sep 2024 11:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

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

CPV Codes

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

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