---
title: "NDNS biomonitoring for exposure to food additives"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05491f"
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# NDNS biomonitoring for exposure to food additives

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05491f

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process for a research project titled "NDNS biomonitoring for exposure to food additives." This tender falls under the services industry category with a focus on research and development consultancy services. Located in York, UK, the procurement reached the award stage, now complete, with the contract being awarded to Cambridge University Technical Services Limited. The project commenced on 1st October 2025, and is set to conclude by 28th February 2026. The procurement method was an open competition, aimed at facilitating transparent and competitive bidding for projects below the threshold.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, especially those specialising in analytical chemistry and biomonitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger service providers with expertise in scrutinising food additive exposure, stand to benefit considerably from participating in such tenders. By engaging in these projects, businesses can not only diversify their portfolio but also strengthen their position as key contributors to public health and safety initiatives. The open competition nature of the procurement process incentivises businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and innovate within the given field.

## Notice

This research project aims to make progress towards a better understanding of actual UK consumer exposure to food additives. The aim is investigation of an approach for estimating exposure to food additives through measurement of biomarkers in biological samples taken as part of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060587-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,679 |

## Status

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

## 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 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 14:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060587-2025
- 16 Jun 2025 at 10:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032530-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060587-2025
  29th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032530-2025
  16th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.food.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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