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High geochemical lead survey

Awarded to Fera Science Ltd

Food Standards Agency(buyer)

Published
Published 26 September 2025
Deadline
Closed 27 October 2025

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Overview

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract to Fera Science Ltd worth £399,103.88 to conduct sampling and analysis of lead levels in food products grown or reared in high geochemical lead areas of Great Britain. The work aims to establish baseline understanding of lead contamination in foods from medium to high geochemical lead regions to inform lead maximum level policies and long-term FSA strategic decisions on chemical hazards.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£200,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
26 September 2025
Questions by
10 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
LeadResearch and development services and related consultancy servicesSurvey servicesSurvey analysis services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£199,552
Award date
12 November 2025
Contract period
1 December 2025 → 31 March 2027
Contract length
1 year 4 months
Could run to
30 April 2027
Bids received
1
Winner
  • Fera Science Ltd

This contract ends on 31 March 2027, or 30 April 2027 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

Fera Science Ltd

Based in
York
Public contracts won
31
Across UK and EU notices

7 other contracts from Food Standards Agency since 2025, worth £2,528,516.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

1

0 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Mining, basic metals and related products drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 29% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 20% · Quality 80%

  • Technical80%
  • Commercial20%

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Market context

Typical award in Mining, basic metals and related products

£150,900

Median of 181 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 32% above the median.

Food Standards Agency in the last 12 months

47

contracts awarded, worth £10,754,583 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    5 December 2025

  2. Contract

    12 November 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    26 September 2025

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