---
title: "Potential migration levels of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOAH and MOSH) from food"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06017e"
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buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2026-01-08"
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# Potential migration levels of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOAH and MOSH) from food

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06017e

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, a central government body based in York, has completed a procurement process titled "Potential migration levels of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOAH and MOSH) from food". This tender focuses on research and development services within the food industry, specifically addressing the measurement of MOSH/MOAH levels to evaluate dietary exposure and contamination risks. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 8th January 2026, with a direct procurement method used below the competitive threshold. The contract period is set from 8th January 2026 to 26th February 2027, with possible extension until April 2027, at an approximate value of £99,643.91. The contracted services are being provided by Fera Science Ltd, a large enterprise also located in York.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly in food safety and environmental science. Companies with a focus on analytical testing and consultancy services would find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, offering growth in expertise and industry recognition. With the contract awarded to Fera Science Ltd, businesses aspiring to collaborate or compete in similar future projects should possess robust experience in research methodologies and demonstrate complementary capacities in handling environmental and food safety assessments.

## Notice

There is currently limited UK capability to measure MOSH/MOAH levels in foods. To evaluate dietary exposure and possible migration levels of MOSH/MOAH, methodology for the determination of MOSH/MOAH in foods needs to be established. The objective of this current piece of work is to apply methods for the detection of MOSH/MOAH within food and ascertain any potential migration levels from food contact materials and as environmental contaminants in food. The development of these methods and their subsequent validation will allow the FSA to determine the risk to the consumer from exposure from foods which have been contaminated with MOSH/MOAH and additionally respond to incidents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001291-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,643 |

## 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## 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

- 8 Jan 2026 at 09:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001291-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001291-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.food.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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