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AwardedAwarded 30 November 2025

Long term impact of PFAS on food safety and regulation

Food Standards Agency · Central government

In brief

Food Standards Agency awarded research and marketing work to Ricardo Energy & Environment on 30 November 2025.

The notice gives a value of £45,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 months, starting 1 December 2025.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

An assessment of potential impacts of the presence of PFAS or ‘forever chemicals’ in the overall environment for food safety and the UK food system over the next 10 years.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Ricardo Energy & Environment£43,450
1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 060553-2025
  2. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 078316-2025

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From notice 060553-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 29 September 2025, last updated 1 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.