---
title: "Monitoring of Contaminants in UK cereals used for processing food & animal feed"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fae3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD"
published: "2025-10-21"
---

# Monitoring of Contaminants in UK cereals used for processing food & animal feed

Buyer: AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fae3

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## Summary

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) recently concluded an open procurement process for monitoring contaminants in UK cereals used for food and animal feed processing. This significant agricultural services project, classified under CPV code 77100000, is designed to ensure the safety and quality of major UK cereals. The procurement, valued at £1,087,500, was executed using an open procedure, and the tendering phase closed on 14 May 2025. With a contract period starting on 1 August 2025 for two years, the initiative aims to provide an independent survey on contaminants, ensuring legal compliance and safety within the UK and export markets.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses in the agricultural services sector, particularly those focused on food safety and quality assurance. Firms capable of delivering high-quality technical services at competitive prices are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The project supports the ongoing need for scientific evidence in the agricultural supply chain and could be particularly appealing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish or expand their footprint in the industry. The open procedure and potential extensions further increase the opportunity for sustained business engagement with the AHDB, aiming to uphold food security and safety in the UK.

## Notice

Monitoring of Contaminants in UK cereals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067025-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,087,500 |
| Lots value | £1,087,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £435,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV3 4SU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77100000 - Agricultural services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067025-2025
- 31 Mar 2025 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012098-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fera.co.uk
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/agriculture-and-horticulture-development-board
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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