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Levels of mycotoxin and plant toxin in specific dietary foods

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Award

27 Aug 2025 at 13:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

28 Apr 2025 at 13:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, United Kingdom, initiated a tender process for the project titled "Levels of mycotoxin and plant toxin in specific dietary foods," focusing on the research services industry. The procurement aimed to commission a study analysing mycotoxins and plant toxins in plant-based foods, with the goal of informing subsequent risk assessments. The competitive tender was open to submission through the Atamis digital procurement platform, with a cut-off date of 10 June 2025 for tender submissions. The procurement phase successfully concluded with an award to Fera Science Limited, commencing the contract on 2 August 2025, which is set to run until 31 March 2026, with a possible extension until 30 June 2026.

This tender represents a strategic growth opportunity within the biochemical research sector, particularly for organisations capable of conducting detailed chemical analyses and risk assessments. It is well-suited for large enterprises and SMEs with expertise in food safety, chemical analysis, and related scientific research. Moreover, firms with the ability to extend their services to include dietary risk management and assessments concerning vegan and vegetarian diets could find this contract particularly advantageous. Opportunities exist for businesses to expand their research capacity and strengthen their credentials in the public sector by participating in similar future tenders under the Food Standards Agency's remit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Levels of mycotoxin and plant toxin in specific dietary foods

Notice Description

We would like to commission a study to analyse the levels of mycotoxins and plant toxins in a variety of plant-based foods. The study will provide information about the current dietary exposure of mycotoxins and plant toxins in individuals consuming vegetarian and vegan diets. This data set will be used for subsequent risk assessments and risk management decisions. Contract start date 01/08/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050875
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051641-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,029 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
FSA Commercial
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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