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title: "Imported Food Sampling, Analysis and Reporting Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dde4"
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# Imported Food Sampling, Analysis and Reporting Framework

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dde4

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has completed a procurement process for the "Imported Food Sampling, Analysis and Reporting Framework," specifically targeting the research and development services sector. This contract is designed to assess food safety risks from imported foods at the retail level across Great Britain. The procurement followed an open procedure, which concluded with an award on 5th August 2025, involving an active contract worth £450,000. The work packages under this contract are renewed annually, starting April 2026, contingent upon FSA budget availability. The primary supplier is Fera Science Limited, supported by the UK Health Security Agency for microbiological analysis as subcontractors. The procurement involves extensive technical analyses to comply with food safety regulations, with a 2-year extension option available upon agreement.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in food sampling and analytical testing. The open procurement method allows a broad range of businesses, including large laboratories, to tender and potentially renew contracts annually, fostering long-term partnerships with the FSA. Given the scope of work and the annual renewal process, businesses experienced in managing large-scale food safety projects are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, subcontracting opportunities suggest synergies for collaborative efforts with established entities like the UK Health Security Agency, providing further avenues for business growth and market presence.

## Notice

Sampling of imported food products at a retail level across GB to help identify and provide evidence for emerging food safety risks from imported foods. Contract broken into annual Work Packages to be agreed by FSA.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: Further period up to 2 years. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 months written notice before this Contract expires

Renewal: 2 year optional extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047543-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 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 | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £450,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EX |
| 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
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2025 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047543-2025
- 11 Feb 2025 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004623-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.capita.com
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.food.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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