# Path-Safe Workstream 3a Horizon scanning and technology readiness level study, with in-field testing of rapid diagnostic technology

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [The Food Standards Agency](/buyers/the-food-standards-agency/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Fera Science Ltd](/contract-winners/fera-science/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £398,076
- Tender value: £398,076
- Award date: 23 September 2022
- Published: 29 September 2022
- Contract start: 23 September 2022
- Contract end: 31 March 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 488dbbaf-0a3b-423e-8901-ecd6c9b395e2-575936
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-800b74de-d5c7-4e4f-8db9-36c32f950927

## Description

Tenders were invited to carry out a horizon scanning and technology readiness level \(TRL\) study to help the programme understand what technology is out there and what stage is it at in terms of deployment\. Following this activity, the supplier will recommend at least two technologies that can be tested in-field as rapid diagnostic tools for use in a relevant setting\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488dbbaf-0a3b-423e-8901-ecd6c9b395e2-575936)