Meta-analysis of the variability of hemp (Cannabis sativa)

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Estimated value

£50k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

09 Jun 2026

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Description

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking early market input to inform a potential future procurement relating to the analysis of variation in the composition of hemp (Cannabis sativa). This work forms part of the FSA Novel Foods Programme and would contribute evidence to protect consumers from unacceptable risks associated with food consumption and to safeguards their interests in relation to food. This is not a call for competition. The purpose is to: • Test feasibility • Understand market capability • Inform potential future procurement design • Details provided are subject to change. Premarket engagement for Additional Analytical Methods for NDNS Biomonitoring. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking early market input to inform a potential future procurement relating to the development of analytical methods to support biomonitoring of food additives and chemical contaminants. This work forms part of the FSA Chemical Hazards Programme and aims to improve understanding of UK consumer exposure through novel biomonitoring approaches. The information gathered will be used solely to shape the FSA’s understanding of the market and to refine a potential future competitive procurement. Participation is voluntary, and non-participation will not disadvantage suppliers in any subsequent procurement process. All documents and communication for FSA funded projects must be submitted through the health-family single e-Commercial System (Atamis), using the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Scope

Reference
C452326
Total value
£50,000 excluding VAT
£60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Sept 2026 to 31 Jan 2027
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2027
Main category
services
CPV classifications
73000000
79310000
79315000
73200000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)