Scope
Reference
C390398
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.
Contract 1. High geochemical lead survey
Supplier
Contract value
- £199,551.94 excluding VAT
- £239,462.33 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
12 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 21 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 30 April 2027
- 1 year, 5 months
Description of possible extension:
The Contract can be extended by 1 month, by giving no less than 10 working days notice.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Fera Science Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDGX-4332-VPXR
York BioTech Campus, Sand Hutton,
York
YO41 1LZ
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@fera.co.uk
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. High geochemical lead survey
Contracting authority
Food Standards Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRM-6866-LYYX
YO1 7PR
York
YO1 7PR
United Kingdom
Contact name: SERD Category Manager
Email: fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Website: https://www.food.gov.uk/
Region: UKE21 - York
Organisation type: Public authority - central government