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Monitoring of Contaminants in UK cereals used for processing food & animal feed

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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Award

21 Oct 2025 at 10:19

Tender

31 Mar 2025 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) recently concluded an open procurement process for monitoring contaminants in UK cereals used for food and animal feed processing. This significant agricultural services project, classified under CPV code 77100000, is designed to ensure the safety and quality of major UK cereals. The procurement, valued at £1,087,500, was executed using an open procedure, and the tendering phase closed on 14 May 2025. With a contract period starting on 1 August 2025 for two years, the initiative aims to provide an independent survey on contaminants, ensuring legal compliance and safety within the UK and export markets.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses in the agricultural services sector, particularly those focused on food safety and quality assurance. Firms capable of delivering high-quality technical services at competitive prices are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The project supports the ongoing need for scientific evidence in the agricultural supply chain and could be particularly appealing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish or expand their footprint in the industry. The open procedure and potential extensions further increase the opportunity for sustained business engagement with the AHDB, aiming to uphold food security and safety in the UK.

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Notice Title

Monitoring of Contaminants in UK cereals used for processing food & animal feed

Notice Description

Monitoring of Contaminants in UK cereals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fae3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067025-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,087,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,087,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£435,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERA SCIENCE

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