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Survey on contaminants in smoked products

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 12:26

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 15:24

Tender

28 May 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Survey on Contaminants in Smoked Products" aimed at executing an analytical survey on various smoked foods and ingredients. This contract, under the Open procedure with id C365048, involved the inspection of potentially harmful contaminants like PAHs across a range of smoked products including fish, meat, and spices. Located in York, UK, the contract awarded to Fera Science Limited started on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude by 30th April 2026. The procurement, primarily classified under research and development services, was initially tendered with a budget between £150,000 and £245,000 excluding VAT, with the contract value confirmed at £222,630.95 out of a gross amount of £267,156.06.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services and analytical testing, particularly those focusing on food safety and environmental contaminants. The contract's scope involves extensive product testing, which could appeal to large businesses with expertise in research and development consultancy services. Additionally, with the buyer being a central government public authority, successful completion of this contract could enhance the credibility and portfolio of the winning bidder, potentially leading to further contract opportunities within the government sector. While SME bids were not successful in this instance, the open procurement method indicates potential future opportunities for smaller businesses to engage in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Survey on contaminants in smoked products

Notice Description

The FSA have awarded a contract to deliver an analytical survey across a wide range of products including traditionally smoked foods (e.g., fish and meat), smoked ingredients (e.g., salt, water, sugar, herbs and spices) and smoking alternatives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052815
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079713-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£222,630 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£222,630 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Commercial
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

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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