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07 Aug 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) seeks suppliers for the project titled "Health Mark Provision for Approved Establishments in England and Wales." This procurement is categorised within the goods industry, specifically involving rubber stamps and veterinary services, and is located in York, United Kingdom. The current stage of the procurement is the tender phase. The process, set in motion on 7 August 2026, will remain open for enquiries until 14 August 2026, with a tender submission deadline of 11 September 2026. Suppliers must submit their tenders through the health-family single e-Commercial System by the closing date, and the initial contract period is from 26 October 2026 to 31 March 2029, with the possibility of a two-year extension.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing of rubber stamps and related products, offering services such as manufacturing, engraving, dispatch, stock management, and reporting, to enhance their business scope by securing a long-term contract with the FSA. With a focus on quality and commercial criteria evaluated at 60% and 40% respectively, SMEs and VCSEs, in particular, could find this procurement favourable to expand their market presence in the government sector. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £110,550, under a below-threshold open competition method, provides an excellent growth opportunity for businesses capable of meeting the stringent quality and delivery standards set forth by the FSA.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Health Mark Provision for approved establishments in England and Wales

Notice Description

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking a supplier to manufacture and supply health mark stamps for approved meat establishments across England and Wales. The contract includes the bulk replacement of approximately 580 health mark stamps to meet new regulatory requirements, the routine and emergency production of replacement stamps, and the provision of bespoke disease and identification stamps as required. The supplier must provide manufacturing, engraving, dispatch, stock management, and reporting services, with strict delivery timescales and quality standards. The initial contract term is three years, with an option to extend for up to a further two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06def2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075228-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

22410000 - Stamps

44423810 - Rubber stamps

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£92,125 Under £100K
Lots Value
£92,125 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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