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    ContractsHemp Composition Analysis and Food Additive Biomonitoring Methods
    Closed contract

    Hemp Composition Analysis and Food Additive Biomonitoring Methods

    Contract value
    £50k
    Published 9 Jun 2026

    The FSA seeks supplier input on hemp composition analysis and food contaminant biomonitoring methods to shape future procurements and enhance consumer food safety protection.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 9 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £50k
    Published 9 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £50,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    No longer open. Published 4 months ago.

    9 June 2026
    Closed — no tender deadline was published

    Brief

    The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is conducting pre-market engagement for two research initiatives: (1) A meta-analysis of hemp (Cannabis sativa) composition variability to support the Novel Foods Programme and protect consumers from food safety risks, and (2) Development of analytical methods for biomonitoring food additives and chemical contaminants in UK consumers through the Chemical Hazards Programme. These are non-competitive procurement planning activities designed to test feasibility, assess market capability, and inform future competitive procurements. Participation is voluntary and will not affect suppliers' chances in subsequent formal tenders. The FSA welcomes early input from suppliers with relevant expertise in analytical chemistry, biomonitoring, and cannabis composition analysis. All submissions must be made through the Atamis e-Commerce portal at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

    Track record

    21 awards · 13 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY has awarded 21 contracts to 13 suppliers.

    Who wins here
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    3. CATALYTIC AI LTD2× · 10%
    4. Cambridge University Technical Services Limited2× · 10%
    5. UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM1× · 5%
    6. University of Oxford (Centre for Genomic Pathogen Surveillance)1× · 5%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06b10c

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