# Determination of hydrogen cyanide \(HCN\) bioavailability after food consumption

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Food Standards Agency](/buyers/the-food-standards-agency/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £300,000
- Published: 14 October 2024
- Planned start: 11 November 2024
- Planned end: 30 May 2026
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: d48c4d4a-5a48-4a42-b2be-6ec4b9aaf206-793825
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b2d2003-e558-4afa-971d-2b0cf4b88484

## 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 Additional 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48c4d4a-5a48-4a42-b2be-6ec4b9aaf206-793825)