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Contaminants survey for wild caught fishery products 2526

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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10 Jul 2025 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has completed a procurement process titled "Contaminants survey for wild caught fishery products 2526". This process focused on services related to research and development within the public authority central government sector in York, United Kingdom. The procurement, governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation, utilised a limited method due to its below-threshold value, ensuring suitable competition within a specified scope. Key details include the contract's active period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, and a gross contract value of £165,043.68. The procurement has reached the award and contract stage, finalised on May 31, 2025, with a formal contract notice published on July 10, 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research laboratory services and related consultancy, especially those experienced in handling ad hoc surveys and sample analysis. Companies like Fera Science Limited, with expertise in executing laboratory research, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging with this sector can offer extensive business growth potential for companies capable of providing high-quality, cost-effective services under a limited competition framework, as demonstrated by Fera Science Limited's success in this process.

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Notice Title

Contaminants survey for wild caught fishery products 2526

Notice Description

An ad hoc survey which samples and analyses for contaminants wild caught fishery products from multiple landing sites across England and Wales in 2025-26. Below threshold PA23 Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038800-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£137,536 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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