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Levels of mycotoxin and plant toxin in specific dietary foods

Buyer: Food Standards Agency →

BuyerFood Standards Agency
StatusAwarded
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published27 Aug 2025

What is being bought

We would like to commission a study to analyse the levels of mycotoxins and plant toxins in a variety of plant-based foods. The study will provide information about the current dietary exposure of mycotoxins and plant toxins in individuals consuming vegetarian and vegan diets. This data set will be used for subsequent risk assessments and risk management decisions. Contract start date 01/08/2025

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Statuscomplete

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Submission policyNot published
Selection criteriaNot published
Risk detailsNot published

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Planning documents0
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Levels of mycotoxin and plant toxin in specific dietary foods

Statusactive
Value£117,030

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OCIDocds-h6vhtk-050875
Latest release ID051641-2025
Latest release timestampWed Aug 27 2025 13:55:42 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sourcefind-a-tender
Official notice URLNot published
Tender statuscomplete
Procurement methodopen
Procurement method detailsBelow threshold - open competition
Main procurement categoryNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basis2023/54
Tender period: startNot published
Tender period: endNot published
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
Enquiry deadlineNot published
Award period: startNot published
Award period: endNot published
Submission method detailsNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender valueNot published
Tender lots in source1
Tender items in source0
Tender documents in source0
Awards in latest release1
Contracts in latest release1
Parties in latest release2

Notice history

DateEventReference
27 Aug 2025award, contract051641-2025
28 Apr 2025tender017342-2025

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