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High geochemical lead survey

Food Standards Agency

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Food Standards Agency

Buyer Address: YO1 7PR, York, UKE21, YO1 7PR, United Kingdom

Contact Name: FSA Commercial

Contact Email: fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
200000.0 GBP
Gross: 240000.0 GBP
Published
26 Sep 2025, 07:34
Deadline
27 Oct 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79311300 - Survey analysis services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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. See specification for more details.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059931-2025

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Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 200,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 240,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (80%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (20%)

Documents

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Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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