Health Mark Provision for approved establishments in England and Wales

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract to Pantograph Services Ltd for the manufacture and supply of health mark stamps for approved meat establishments across England and Wales. This agreement includes the bulk replacement of approximately 580 health mark stamps to ensure compliance with updated regulatory requirements, as well as the routine and emergency production of replacement stamps and the provision of bespoke disease and identification stamps. The supplier is responsible for manufacturing, engraving, dispatch, stock management, and reporting services, all delivered according to specific quality standards and timescales. The contract is valued at 71,471.25 pounds excluding VAT. It began on October 27, 2026, with an initial term running through March 31, 2029. There is an option to extend the agreement for up to two additional years, potentially continuing the partnership until March 31, 2031. This initiative ensures that approved meat establishments maintain compliant health marking arrangements throughout the region.