Open tender · United Kingdom · Services
Determination of levels of PFAS in (+ migrating from) Food Contact Materials FCM
Food Standards Agency in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Determination of levels of PFAS in (+ migrating from) Food Contact Materials FCM”. Bids close on 19 October 2026, 12:00 BST; the estimated value is £270,000. Who can bid: Expertise in analytical chemistry, especially PFAS analysis in food contact materials and food matrices; Ability to develop and validate analytical methods where none exist. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
A 26-month study measuring PFAS in food packaging and food contact materials across England and Wales, for laboratories with PFAS analysis expertise
The Food Standards Agency is commissioning a research survey to measure per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging and other food contact materials, and their migration into food. Samples will be collected across England and Wales using a tiered design, with analysis of at least four regulated PFAS. The contract runs from January 2027 to March 2029, with an optional 12-month extension, and is estimated at £270,000 excluding VAT.
Who can win it
- Expertise in analytical chemistry, especially PFAS analysis in food contact materials and food matrices
- Ability to develop and validate analytical methods where none exist
- Expertise in data analysis, including reporting uncertainties
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £270,000
- Contract period
- January 2027 to March 2029 (approximately 26 months), with an optional 12-month extension
- How bids are judged
- Technical criteria including social value 80%, commercial criteria 20%; minimum technical score of 30 required
- Published
- 21 Sep 2026
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