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    ContractsHemp Composition Analysis and Food Additive Biomonitoring Methods
    Open tender

    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· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £50k
    Published 9 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £50,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 3 months ago.

    9 June 2026
    Open tender · no closing date 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

    12 awards · 9 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY has awarded 12 contracts to 9 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. FERA SCIENCE LIMITED3× · 25%
    2. The Social Agency/Basis Social Limited2× · 17%
    3. UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM1× · 8%
    4. University of Oxford (Centre for Genomic Pathogen Surveillance)1× · 8%
    5. Chartered Trading Standards Institute1× · 8%
    6. CATALYTIC AI LTD1× · 8%

    +3 more suppliers

    Across research innovation, the most active winners are WSP UK LIMITED, IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED, IFF RESEARCH LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06b10c
    FS
    Buyer
    FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
    Sector
    Research & Innovation