Tender

A survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

04 Jun 2024 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency is seeking proposals for a survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage. The tender deadline is on 17th July 2024, with the contract period starting on 1st August 2024 and ending on 1st December 2025. The total contract value is £160,000, and the main procurement category is services.

This tender by the Food Standards Agency presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in microbiological testing, data analysis, and reporting services are well-suited to compete for this contract, which requires expertise in handling microbiological samples and analysing research data.

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Notice Title

A survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK

Notice Description

We anticipate the survey will be in two lots: Lot 1. Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory. Lot 2. Microbiological testing, data analysis and reporting. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0661cf45-69b2-4092-b303-a376406112d2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
FSA Commercial
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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