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title: "Imported Food Sampling, Analysis and Reporting"
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# Imported Food Sampling, Analysis and Reporting

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cadec848-dd1c-496a-a38e-17c747db2359

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Imported Food Sampling, Analysis and Reporting" contract was conducted by the Food Standards Agency, based in York, United Kingdom. Categorised under "Research and development services and related consultancy services," this project involves sampling, transporting, and analysing imported food commodities. The procurement followed an open procedure, moving from the tender stage to the award announcement on 5 August 2025. With Fera Science Limited as the successful supplier, the project is set to commence on 1 November 2025, concluding on 31 October 2029. The total contract value is £450,000, with work packages anticipated annually starting in April 2026, dependent on budget availability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in food safety, laboratory testing, and related consultancy services. Companies that can efficiently manage sampling logistics and provide comprehensive analytical reports are well-positioned to benefit from this partnership, with potential for ongoing contracts subject to annual agreements. The procurement process favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging diverse business involvement within the industry.

## Notice

FS430790 The Supplier will carry out specific imported food commodity sampling, transportation to labs and analytical testing for a range of residues/contaminants. The work packages are expected to be agreed annually, starting in April 2026 with each package concluding, including delivery of the draft final report before March the following year. Although it would be our intention to request work annually, there is a reliance on FSA receiving a sufficient budget to allow this to happen. The FSA cannot guarantee any work packages.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec50487-2c36-4705-8ca0-99105ab1743f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec50487-2c36-4705-8ca0-99105ab1743f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec50487-2c36-4705-8ca0-99105ab1743f
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8443525a-8661-4b89-a4ca-e23d403b3db7
  Mid-Tier_Award_Form_v1.2 Fera C365411_Redacted

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