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NDNS biomonitoring for exposure to food additives

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Award

29 Sep 2025 at 14:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 10:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process for a research project titled "NDNS biomonitoring for exposure to food additives." This tender falls under the services industry category with a focus on research and development consultancy services. Located in York, UK, the procurement reached the award stage, now complete, with the contract being awarded to Cambridge University Technical Services Limited. The project commenced on 1st October 2025, and is set to conclude by 28th February 2026. The procurement method was an open competition, aimed at facilitating transparent and competitive bidding for projects below the threshold.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, especially those specialising in analytical chemistry and biomonitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger service providers with expertise in scrutinising food additive exposure, stand to benefit considerably from participating in such tenders. By engaging in these projects, businesses can not only diversify their portfolio but also strengthen their position as key contributors to public health and safety initiatives. The open competition nature of the procurement process incentivises businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and innovate within the given field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NDNS biomonitoring for exposure to food additives

Notice Description

This research project aims to make progress towards a better understanding of actual UK consumer exposure to food additives. The aim is investigation of an approach for estimating exposure to food additives through measurement of biomarkers in biological samples taken as part of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05491f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060587-2025
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,679 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 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

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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