Planning

Monitoring of contaminants in UK cereals used for processing food and animal feed

AHDB (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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Planning

19 Feb 2025 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Agricultural and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), part of the Defra Network, is in the planning stage for a tender entitled "Monitoring of contaminants in UK cereals used for processing food and animal feed". This project falls under the category of agricultural services and is located in the UK. The current phase is scheduled to conclude in Summer 2025, with more details expected to be advertised from 7th to 12th March 2025. This procurement aims to ensure continued monitoring of contaminants in cereals, aligning with the AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds sector plan for 2022-2027, to maintain food security and safety in the agricultural industry.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms involved in agricultural research and analysis who specialise in monitoring agrochemical residues and contaminants. Businesses well-suited to compete will have a background in providing scientific evidence to assure the industry of product safety and quality, crucial for meeting both domestic and export demands. Given that these services are seasonal and dependent on timely sample receipts, efficient logistics management is also critical. Prospective contractors should be prepared to engage with trade partners and align closely with ongoing project timelines and deliverables.

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Notice Title

Monitoring of contaminants in UK cereals used for processing food and animal feed

Notice Description

Monitoring of contaminants in UK cereals used for processing food and animal feed

Lot Information

Lot 1

AHDB is highly valued by the cereals industry for its independent work on monitoring agrochemical residues and contaminants since the mid-1980s, with the latest phase running from 2016 and concluding in Summer 2025. Food security and safety remains a priority issue for UK agriculture. There is need for continued investment in this work, as ensuring the safety and quality of the major UK cereals for human consumption and animal feed remains a top priority for the agricultural industry. This activity fits within the Independent, practical research and market intelligence pillar of the AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds sector plan (2022-2027).
Continued monitoring of contaminants in cereals across the supply chain is essential in order to provide scientific evidence and assure the cereal industry their products are safe, and of good quality, for use in the domestic and export markets. The data generated by previous phases of the project has been used to inform discussion on new legislation and and growing demands on supply, as well as be a vital source to demonstrate due diligence. AHDB is looking for a contractor to undertake these services.

These services are seasonal as related to harvest and dependent on Trade partners receiving samples and sending them to the contractor timeously; this is imperative to align with the ongoing project and deliverables to industry. Additional information: This PIN is to advise interested bidders of this upcoming opportunity which will be published via Find a Tender. We expect to advertise from the 7th to the 12th March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e444
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005939-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AHDB (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Julia Burger
Contact Email
procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4SU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

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