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A survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK Lot 2 - Design, sampling, microbiological testing, data analysis, reporting and archiving of recovered bacteria and their AMR profiles requirements.

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Award

28 Oct 2024 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for "A survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK Lot 2". This project falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category. The procurement stage is at the award phase, following an open procedure. The contract, valued at £118,695.95, spans from 1st October 2024 to 28th February 2026. Located in York, UK, the survey entails design, sampling, microbiological testing, data analysis, and reporting of recovered bacteria and their antibiotic resistance profiles. The award was finalised on 20th September 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in microbiological research, data analysis, and food safety. Companies engaged in consultancy services related to research and development can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in public sector projects focused on health safety. With the UKHSA FWE Service as the supplier, businesses within the same industry category can also explore potential subcontracting or collaborative ventures.

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Notice Title

A survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK Lot 2 - Design, sampling, microbiological testing, data analysis, reporting and archiving of recovered bacteria and their AMR profiles requirements.

Notice Description

A survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK Lot 2 - Design, sampling, microbiological testing, data analysis, reporting and archiving of recovered bacteria and their AMR profiles requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e01d7ee9-5de8-4d3e-aab3-1795c659a647
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8f0d55-59a5-4ef2-aa30-0b557166c0dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£118,695 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,695 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UKHSA FWE SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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