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title: "High geochemical lead survey"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a2aa"
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# High geochemical lead survey

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a2aa

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## Summary

In the latest procurement process, the Food Standards Agency, based in York, United Kingdom, awarded a public contract for the "High geochemical lead survey" to Fera Science Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in the same area. The contract addresses the sampling of lead in food from high geochemical lead regions across Great Britain, aiming to assess potential chemical hazards. The contract commenced on 8th December 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. The open procedure method was utilised in this tender, indicating a competitive and inclusive bidding process, with all necessary documentation and award details being finalised by 5th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those involved in consultancy services related to chemical hazards. Companies excelling in survey services, particularly in environmental risk assessment, would find this contract suitable for expanding their scope of work. Although awarded to a large supplier, the open procurement method suggests potential future opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in similar fields. The strategic insights derived from this survey will likely influence long-term policy decisions, providing participating firms with valuable experience and credentials in the public sector.

## Notice

Sampling for lead in food produced or grown in high geochemical lead areas of the GB. The levels of lead present in food can vary depending on several factors, one being the presence of (high) levels of geochemical lead in the location in which food products have or are being grown or reared. There are maximum levels for lead in some foods and due to the variable nature of the presence of geochemical lead throughout the UK, it is necessary that the FSA has an understanding on the levels of lead in food products grown or reared in medium/high geochemical lead (ranges TBD from literature data). The work is considered one of the FSA's main areas of research interest (under chemical hazards; including nanomaterials and microplastics) and will be used to inform long-term policy and/or strategic decision making.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080263-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | £199,551 |
| Contracts value | £199,551 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 14712000 - Lead
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 15:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080263-2025
- 12 Nov 2025 at 11:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073080-2025
- 26 Sep 2025 at 07:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059931-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080263-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073080-2025
  12th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059931-2025
  26th September 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

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