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NDNS biomonitoring for exposure to food additives

Food Standards Agency

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Food Standards Agency

Buyer Address: YO1 7PR, York, UKE21, YO1 7PR, United Kingdom

Contact Email: fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
90000.0 GBP
Gross: 110000.0 GBP
Published
16 Jun 2025, 10:36
Deadline
04 Aug 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

This research project aims to make progress towards a better understanding of actual UK consumer exposure to food additives. The aim is investigation of an approach for estimating exposure to food additives through measurement of biomarkers in biological samples taken as part of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS). The FSA is currently working with a research partner to measure concentrations of biomarkers of food additives (specifically non-sugar sweeteners) in NDNS urine samples, using analytical chemistry techniques. Following completion of the analytical measurements, the FSA is seeking to commission further research to analyse and interpret the results, to make estimates of relative exposure to non-sugar sweeteners and to estimate dietary intake of the relevant non-sugar sweeteners from the urinary excretion of the corresponding biomarkers

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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032530-2025

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Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 90,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 110,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-13T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-02-13T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

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