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Impact of new technology in meat production

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 15:05

Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, has completed a public procurement process titled "Impact of new technology in meat production." This project is classified under research and development services, focusing on assessing how new technologies like AI could impact official controls in the meat production sector. The contract, under an open procurement method, was awarded on October 7, 2025, to Camrosh Limited, based in Cambridge, for a term ending on March 31, 2026. The total contract value is £68,616, with this initiative falling under a below-threshold open competition. The procurement was initially active with an enquiry deadline set for August 14, 2025, and a submission deadline of September 1, 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies adept in AI, digital monitoring, and research services within animal welfare and food safety sectors. The project's emphasis on technological innovation in meat production monitoring suits firms with expertise in cutting-edge technology applications. Both SMEs and larger enterprises focusing on research and development consultancy services could find this tender attractive, given its focus on long-term impact assessments. By aligning with such pivotal projects, businesses stand to enhance their portfolios and establish credibility in the growing domain of food safety technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Impact of new technology in meat production

Notice Description

The successful supplier will be required to undertake an assessment of how new technology within the meat production sector might impact the FSA and how it delivers Official Controls over the next 10 years. It is expected that a successful end product will include a comprehensive examination of technological innovations such as AI and other digital monitoring tools' impact on Officials Controls. It should assess their effectiveness, reliability and challenges of these technologies in monitoring hygiene and food safety, as well as animal welfare standards in meat establishments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0569dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062996-2025
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

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,616 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20252 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 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
Not specified
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

CAMROSH

Further Information

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