Tender

FS430817 Transmission of AMR during the processing of chicken products.

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

20 Sep 2021 at 12:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders for a project titled "FS430817 Transmission of AMR during the processing of chicken products," focusing on research and development services related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) within the UK poultry industry. Published on 20 September 2021, the tender process is currently active and employs an open procurement method, allowing a wide array of participants. The deadline for submissions is set for 1 November 2021, with the contract anticipated to start on 3 January 2022 and run until 2 January 2024. This opportunity is located throughout the United Kingdom and has a value of £1.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research, environmental testing, and food safety consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in microbiological analysis, sample tracking in food production, and AMR studies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the project's focus on chicken processing in UK slaughterhouses, bidders with experience in the poultry sector or related industries may find a unique advantage in addressing the specific requirements outlined in the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FS430817 Transmission of AMR during the processing of chicken products.

Notice Description

Tenders are invited to carry out a "field" and laboratory-based study to assess the transmission of AMR bacteria (at least E. coli) during the processing of chicken in at least two UK slaughterhouse and cutting plants. We envisaged that this project would track batches of chicken as they progress through the different stages in the slaughterhouse and cutting plant. It is anticipated that sampling would be undertaken from chicken and it's components including caeca at key points in the slaughter and cutting process from whole incoming bird to finished whole or portioned chicken intended for onward distribution as well as environments and surfaces associated with these steps. We also expect there to be examination of samples (e.g. caeca and faecal contamination of cages) entering the slaughterhouse. It is important to consider the impact of successive flocks on subsequent contamination of chicken processed in the slaughterhouse and cutting plant so consideration should be given to inclusion of batches at the beginning and at the end of the day. We expect the final report to include a full analysis of the AMR findings in relation to the impact of processing of chicken carcases on AMR contamination to see if there are key areas that may require further investigation or intervention to reduce the spread of AMR bacteria.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c93640f-196f-4b17-aec9-38a224771921
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 (above 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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2022 - 2 Jan 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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