High geochemical lead survey

A Tender Notice
by FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
16 month
Value
£200K
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
26 Sep 2025
Delivery
01 Dec 2025 to 31 Mar 2027
Deadline
27 Oct 2025 12:00

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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.

Award Criteria

Technical Technical envelope (80% of overall value), in which applicants should detail the approach, the work plan and their ability to undertake the work. See Specification for further details.
Commercial Commercial envelope (20% of overall value), in which applicants should outline all costs to conduct the proposed work. See Specification for further details.

CPV Codes

  • 79311300 - Survey analysis services
  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • 79311000 - Survey services
  • 14712000 - Lead

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