Scope
Reference
C407605
Description
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.
Contract 1. Potential migration levels of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOAH and MOSH) from food contact materials and background environmental contamination
Supplier
Contract value
- £99,643.91 excluding VAT
- £119,572.69 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 January 2026
Contract dates
- 8 January 2026 to 26 February 2027
- Possible extension to 9 April 2027
- 1 year, 3 months, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
The Buyer may extend the Contract for a period of up to 6 weeks by giving not less than 10 Working Days' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Fera Science Ltd
York BioTech Campus, Sand Hutton
York
YO41 1LZ
United Kingdom
Email: era@fera.co.uk
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Potential migration levels of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOAH and MOSH) from food contact materials and background environmental contamination
Contracting authority
Food Standards Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRM-6866-LYYX
YO1 7PR
York
YO1 7PR
United Kingdom
Region: UKE21 - York
Organisation type: Public authority - central government