Provision of Laboratory Testing for the Imported Food Office
London Borough of Hillingdon · Local authority
In brief
London Borough of Hillingdon awarded architecture and engineering work to Public Analyst Scientific Services Limited on 31 July 2026.
The notice gives a value of £2,100,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 4 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Pesticide residues (fresh produce) 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030 What this lot coversAssimilated Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 requires increased controls on imports of fruits and vegetables originating from certain countries. Consignments that are subject to these increased controls must undergo a documentary check. In addition to this, an identity check and physical examination must be carried out at varying frequencies as set out in the Regulation. The complete service specification can be found at Appendix A. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com | Architecture and engineering | £105,000 |
| Microbiological analysis 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030 What this lot coversMicrobiological analysis is required for both products of animal origin and products not of animal origin. The most common microbiological test required at present is a test for Salmonella spp in betel leaves as required by Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2019/1793. These consignments are detained pending the results of sampling. The complete service specification can be found at Appendix A. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com | Architecture and engineering | £420,000 |
| Mycotoxins 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030 What this lot coversThe most common mycotoxin test that we request is for Aflatoxins in nut products, spices and dried fruit as required by Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2019/1793. These consignments are detained pending the results of sampling. The complete service specification can be found at Appendix A. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com | Architecture and engineering | £105,000 |
| Other categories of analysis 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030 What this lot coversIn addition to the analysis listed in specifications A-C we also carry out analysis for the following contaminants: Pesticide analysis - dried products (e.g. tea) Plastic kitchenware - Formaldehyde / Primary aromatic amines Caesium 134 and Caesium 137 Sulphites / Sulphur Dioxide Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and dioxins Veterinary residues Heavy Metals Nematodes Biotoxins Histamine Detection Dioxins and Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) Unauthorised GMOs Unauthorised colours Sudan Dyes Acrylamide Irradiation Ethylene Oxide Rhodamine B Cyanide Norovirus Speciation testing Review of labelling description Adulteration Nutrition and health claims Dangerous substances (DNP, DMMA) Allergens The above list of contaminants is not exhaustive and new testing requirements can be introduced at any point. The complete service specification can be found at Appendix A. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com | Architecture and engineering | £630,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Analyst Scientific Services Limited (SME) | Pesticide residues (fresh produce), Microbiological analysis, Mycotoxins, Other categories of analysis | £2,393,228 | Awarded 31 July 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 018958-2026
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 024334-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 031273-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 079584-2026
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From notice 018958-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 March 2026, last updated 20 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.