Determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) bioavailability after food consumption
A Tender Notice
by FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
- Source
- Contracts Finder
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 18.5 month
- Value
- £300K
- Sector
- PROFESSIONAL
- Published
- 14 Oct 2024
- Delivery
- 11 Nov 2024 to 30 May 2026
- Deadline
- 31 Oct 2024 12:00
Concepts
Location
1 buyer
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
Reference
- CF-2547000D0O000000rwimUAA
- CF d48c4d4a-5a48-4a42-b2be-6ec4b9aaf206