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title: "4-year Fellowship - endpoint toxicity for a mixture of chemicals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067482"
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# 4-year Fellowship - endpoint toxicity for a mixture of chemicals

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067482

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## Summary

The recent procurement process led by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) focuses on a "4-year Fellowship - endpoint toxicity for a mixture of chemicals" project. Situated in York, the agency is tasked with ensuring food safety in the UK and has contracted the University of Birmingham to spearhead this research. The project lies under the industry category of Research and Development Services and encompasses various locations including Birmingham, where the supplier is based. This tender has reached the Award stage with a contract signed on 30th July 2026. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, starting on 15th June 2026, and carries a gross value of approximately £796,278. The contract period extends until 28th March 2030, with an optional six-month extension. This research initiative aligns with the FSA's strategy, focusing on the safety of food by assessing mixtures of chemicals using new scientific methodologies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the research and development sector, particularly those specialising in chemical analysis and risk assessment. The emphasis on in-silico and in-vitro methodologies provides a substantial niche for companies adept in these advanced scientific techniques. Organisations with strong collaborative frameworks and the capacity to work alongside governmental bodies may find this contract particularly beneficial due to its focus on cross-departmental collaboration. Additionally, firms with expertise in enhancing scientific capability and developing data systems will find opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research, potentially fostering long-term partnerships and influence within public health domains.

## Notice

This research project being tendered links to the FSA Strategy 2022-2027. This strategy is based around the FSA's mission, food you can trust, alongside three key pillars: food is safe; food is what it says it is; food is healthier and more sustainable. The proposed project focuses on the first pillar, that food is safe, and by generating a new scientific case study focused on the assessment of mixtures of chemicals using in-silico and in-vitro New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), it will enable us to further protect consumers from chemical hazards and enable consumers to be empowered to make informed choices around the food that they eat. The Chemical, Radiological and Allergy (Food Hypersensitivity) Research and Evidence Programme (ChemRA REP) is a wider programme of work, under which this research project will sit. This research programme covers one of the FSAs Areas of research interest | Food Standards Agency (ARI) and sits under research priority two: chemical, radiological, and food hypersensitivity risks. Chemicals are present in food and feed whether they are added intentionally, the result of contamination, malicious intent, or simply naturally occurring. The main aim of this Research Programme is to conduct research on these chemicals, which may be present in food and feed. This research aligns with the FSA's second Area of Research Interest on chemicals, specifically addressing the question: What new analytical tests or novel approach methods can we use to assess these hazards and their impact on consumers?'. The goal of this project is to use in-silico and in-vitro NAMs to assess the hazards from chemical mixtures in food, and their impact on consumers, from assessing human relevant endpoints. The project also aims to develop cross government collaboration by aiming to improve data systems, encourage collaborative working, and enhance scientific capability across government departments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional 6-month extension. Breakpoints: Continuation of the contract will be subject to (1) successful recruitment of the Fellow within 4-6 months of contract start, and (2) satisfactory annual progress reviews each March, to align with agreed milestones, the annual Committee on Toxicity presentation, and annual written updates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072516-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 28 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £670,000 |
| Lots value | £670,000 |
| Awards value | £663,565 |
| Contracts value | £663,565 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 08:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072516-2026
- 5 Jun 2026 at 10:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053243-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 12:42 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032410-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 09:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027653-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072516-2026
  31st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053243-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032410-2026
  9th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027653-2026
  26th March 2026 - 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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