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title: "Determination of background levels of PFAS in a variety of foods"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e0f"
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published: "2026-06-01"
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# Determination of background levels of PFAS in a variety of foods

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e0f

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, a central government public authority based in York, initiated a tender with the title "Determination of background levels of PFAS in a variety of foods," aiming to assess the concentration levels of PFAS in foods consumed and produced in the UK. The procurement process is a direct award, granted under the Procurement Act 2023's allowance for additional or repeat services to the existing supplier, Fera Science Ltd., based in York. The contract, signed on 29 May 2026, has a primary focus on research and development services within the scientific consultancy sector. The project commenced on 1 June 2026 and is set to conclude by 31 March 2028, with a possible extension up to March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research development, particularly those with capabilities in food safety analysis and consultancy services. Large scale enterprises, akin to Fera Science Ltd., which can handle the technical demands of continuity and compatibility with existing services, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The project supports innovation in addressing data gaps in the UK’s food safety landscape, potentially paving the way for expanded roles in future government policy and risk analysis processes. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business's standing in the research development sector and establish influential links within government procurement circles.

## Notice

This research project aims to increase the Food Standards Agency's understanding about the concentration levels of PFAS in food products consumed in the UK and includes those grown or reared in the UK. The data will help to reduce some of the current data gaps in the evidence base. This will therefore enable a more accurate assessment of the risk to human health as well as identify any issues to take through the FSA's risk analysis process and support future policy requirements/decision making.

### Procurement Information

Under the Procurement Act 2023, an STA is permitted based on "Additional or repeat goods, services or works - Sch. 5 para" The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where-- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051255-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | £199,464 |

## 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 09:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051255-2026
- 1 May 2026 at 07:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040238-2026
- 29 Apr 2026 at 13:01 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039229-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051255-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040238-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039229-2026
  29th April 2026 - Transparency 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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