Determination of levels of PFAS in (+ migrating from) Food Contact Materials FCM

What the buyer is asking for

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 this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• 80%qualityTechnical Criteria including Social ValueSee the Specification and Tender Documents for full details. The technical evaluation criteria are divided into a number of sections and sub-criteria which assess the bidder's technical capability, methodology, experience, resources, and delivery approach. Social Value requirements are also included within the technical assessment and will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria set out in the procurement documents.
• 20%costCommercial CriterionSee the Specification and Tender Documents for full details. The Commercial evaluation criteria are divided into five sub-sections and will assess the bidder's pricing proposal and overall value for money in accordance with the published evaluation methodology.

What you must already have

Conditions of participation. These are pass or fail, so check them before writing anything.

• economic

  Suppliers must meet the legal and financial standing requirements set out in the procurement documents and the Conditions of Participation (PSQ). Bidders may be required to provide information relating to their economic and financial standing, including financial accounts or equivalent evidence, to demonstrate their capacity to perform the contract.

• technical

  Suppliers must demonstrate the technical and professional ability necessary to deliver the contract. This includes relevant experience, suitably qualified personnel, appropriate facilities and analytical capabilities, and the capacity to undertake the research and laboratory activities described in the Specification. Full details of the technical requirements and evaluation criteria are set out in the procurement documents.

How contested is this?

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedtoday

   21 Sept 2026, 16:43 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 13 days

   5 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
3. Submission deadlinein 27 days

   19 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
4. Award decision expected byin 58 days

   18 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice21 Sept 2026, 16:43 BST089336-2026

Payment terms

Payment of valid and undisputed invoices will be made within 30 days of receipt of the invoice or, if later, the date by which the payment falls due in accordance with the invoice, which must be submitted promptly by the Supplier. All invoices must be sent, quoting a valid Purchase Order Number (PO Number) and any other relevant details including the minimum required information set out in Section 68(9) of the Procurement Act 2023, to: fsa.payments. Within 10 Working Days of receipt of your countersigned copy of this Order Form, we will send you a unique PO Number. You must be in receipt of a valid PO Number before submitting an invoice. To avoid delay in payment it is important that the invoice is compliant and that it includes a valid PO Number, item number (if applicable) and the details (name, email, and telephone number) of your Buyer contact (i.e., Buyer Authorised Representative). Non-compliant invoices may be sent back to you, which may lead to a delay in payment.

Documents

• Specification
• Tender notice on Find a Tender