Planning

Additional Analytical Methods for NDNS Biomonitoring

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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02 Jun 2026 at 17:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), a central government public authority located in York, UK, is in the planning stage of a pre-market engagement for the "Additional Analytical Methods for NDNS Biomonitoring" project. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development and laboratory analysis services. The purpose is to develop and validate analytical methods for the biomonitoring of food additives and chemical contaminants. The deadline for market engagement feedback is set for 15th June 2026. The tender process is in the planning phase, with a potential future notice expected by 30th June 2026. The envisaged contract period spans from 1st October 2026 to 30th July 2027, with considerations for extensions.

This opportunity is ideally suited for businesses specialising in research, laboratory analysis, and method validation services, particularly those with expertise in biomonitoring and food safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, as the tender supports SME and VCSE involvement. Participating businesses will have the chance to impact the FSA's procurement strategy, gain insights into cutting-edge methodologies, and potentially secure a role in a high-impact project aimed at enhancing consumer safety through innovative analytical approaches. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for growth in the public sector and alignment with national health and safety standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Additional Analytical Methods for NDNS Biomonitoring

Notice Description

Premarket engagement for Additional Analytical Methods for NDNS Biomonitoring. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking early market input to inform a potential future procurement relating to the development of analytical methods to support biomonitoring of food additives and chemical contaminants. This work forms part of the FSA Chemical Hazards Programme and aims to improve understanding of UK consumer exposure through novel biomonitoring approaches. The information gathered will be used solely to shape the FSA's understanding of the market and to refine a potential future competitive procurement. Participation is voluntary, and non-participation will not disadvantage suppliers in any subsequent procurement process. All documents and communication for FSA funded projects must be submitted through the health-family single e-Commercial System (Atamis), using the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is undertaking pre-market engagement to inform a potential future procurement for the development and validation of analytical methods to support biomonitoring of food additives and chemical contaminants. This engagement seeks to: Test the feasibility of identifying and quantifying suitable urinary biomarkers for priority additive and contaminant groups Understand market capability and capacity to deliver analytical method development and validation within the proposed timeframes and budget Gather insight into available methodologies (e.g. LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS) and approaches to biomarker identification, including limitations and innovation opportunities Inform the future procurement strategy, including lot structure, specification design, achievable scope, and value for money considerations Suppliers are invited to provide feedback on the proposed scope, including: Feasibility of delivering the requirements within ~10 months per lot The number and type of substances that could realistically be covered within the indicative budget Approaches to biomarker selection, ADME evaluation, and method validation Any risks, constraints, or dependencies that should be considered The information gathered will be used solely to shape the FSA’s understanding of the market and to refine a potential future competitive procurement. Participation is voluntary, and non-participation will not disadvantage suppliers in any subsequent procurement process. All documents and communication for FSA funded projects must be submitted through the health-family single e-Commercial System (Atamis), using the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052090-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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