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Determination of levels of PFAS in (+ migrating from) Food Contact Materials FCM | UKGovscan
Open for bids. Submissions close 19 Oct 2026, 0:00pm. Questions must be in by 5 Oct 2026, 0:00pm.
Description
This research project aims to develop analytical capabilities for measuring PFAS and to generate risk-assessment-ready data on PFAS occurrence in food packaging and other FCMs and their migration into food, enabling a better understanding of the extent to which these materials may contribute to PFAS detected in food relative to other sources of contamination. This information will help to reduce some of the current data gaps in the evidence base. This will therefore enable a more accurate assessment of the risk to human health as well as identify any issues to take through the FSA’s risk analysis process and support future policy requirements/decision making.
How to bid
Tender notice (UK4). Open for bids. The submission deadline and how to submit are on this notice.
Suitable for
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
Lots
1
Combined Lot Value
£270,000
Lot
Value
Status
Lot 1
Jan 2027 – Mar 2029
£270,000
active
Award criteria
Weightings from the notice.
Technical Criteria including Social Value
Commercial Criterion(price)
Key Dates
Published
21 September 2026
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
19 October 2026
Award Date
-
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Planned term
4 January 2027 – 31 March 2029 · may extend to 31 March 2030
Extension option
The contract will have an initial term of approximately 26 months, commencing in January 2027 and ending in March 2029. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract by up to an additional 12 months at its sole discretion, subject to satisfactory performance, continued business need, and the availability of funding.
Procurement Details
Method
Open — any supplier may bid
Method Details
Open procedure
Route to market
Open competition
Main category
Services
Category
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Open under
WTO Government Procurement Agreement
Buyer Reference
C467717
Legal Basis
Procurement Act 2023
CPV Codes
73000000 – Research and development services and related consultancy services; 73110000 – Research services; 73111000 – Research laboratory services; 71900000 – Laboratory services