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Imported Food Sampling, Analysis and Reporting Framework

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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11 Aug 2025 at 09:38

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11 Feb 2025 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has completed a procurement process for the "Imported Food Sampling, Analysis and Reporting Framework," specifically targeting the research and development services sector. This contract is designed to assess food safety risks from imported foods at the retail level across Great Britain. The procurement followed an open procedure, which concluded with an award on 5th August 2025, involving an active contract worth £450,000. The work packages under this contract are renewed annually, starting April 2026, contingent upon FSA budget availability. The primary supplier is Fera Science Limited, supported by the UK Health Security Agency for microbiological analysis as subcontractors. The procurement involves extensive technical analyses to comply with food safety regulations, with a 2-year extension option available upon agreement.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in food sampling and analytical testing. The open procurement method allows a broad range of businesses, including large laboratories, to tender and potentially renew contracts annually, fostering long-term partnerships with the FSA. Given the scope of work and the annual renewal process, businesses experienced in managing large-scale food safety projects are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, subcontracting opportunities suggest synergies for collaborative efforts with established entities like the UK Health Security Agency, providing further avenues for business growth and market presence.

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Notice Title

Imported Food Sampling, Analysis and Reporting Framework

Notice Description

Sampling of imported food products at a retail level across GB to help identify and provide evidence for emerging food safety risks from imported foods. Contract broken into annual Work Packages to be agreed by FSA.

Lot Information

Lot 1

FS430790 The Supplier will carry out specific imported food commodity sampling, transportation to labs and analytical testing for a range of residues/contaminants. The work packages are expected to be agreed annually, starting in April 2026 with each package concluding, including delivery of the draft final report before March the following year.
Although it would be our intention to request work annually, there is a reliance on FSA receiving a sufficient budget to allow this to happen. The FSA cannot guarantee any work packages.

Options: Further period up to 2 years. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 months written notice before this Contract expires

Renewal: 2 year optional extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dde4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047543-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERA SCIENCE

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