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Review of analytical methods for cell cultivated products

Food Standards Agency

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Food Standards Agency

Buyer Address: YO1 7PR, York, UKE21, YO1 7PR, United Kingdom

Contact Name: FSA Commercial

Contact Email: fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
40427.16 GBP
Published
03 Nov 2025, 15:36
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
04 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
71900000 - Laboratory services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
LGC Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Tenders are invited to carry out a review of laboratory testing methods which should: 1. Build on previously published research and complement the work and learning of the FSA on CCPs. 2. Identify and evaluate potential analytical methods for the detection, identification and quantification of CCPs. - Consider the traceability of current and emerging CCPs, and differentiation from other proteins using analytical methods e.g. genomic or proteomic approaches - Consider emerging analytical methods and technologies - Consider the requirements for associated tools e.g. databases, reference materials 3. Identify knowledge gaps and discuss limitations and challenges relating to the analytical methods identified, including practicality and cost. 4. Offer recommendations on analytical methods to inform the evidence base.

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Contracts

Contract Title: Review of analytical methods for cell cultivated products

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