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Survey of E. coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella & AMR on frozen chicken

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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02 Dec 2025 at 16:17

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a survey of E. coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella, and AMR on frozen chicken. This project, distinguished by an open procurement method, encompasses two lots: survey design and microbiological testing. Contracts were awarded to the Animal and Plant Health Agency and Hallmark Meat Hygiene Ltd, both large-scale suppliers. The active awards process commenced on 30th September 2025, and the contracts for Lot 1 and Lot 2 are scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2027. The procedure addresses a research and development services category, promising significant opportunities for contractors in the UK's food safety and research sectors.

This tender presents promising business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises capable of delivering high-calibre research and development services. As it involves survey design and microbiological testing, companies specialising in food safety, data analysis, and laboratory services are especially well-positioned to bid. The project's substantial scope and financial commitment—gross values of £55,176.60 for Lot 1 and £319,374.32 for Lot 2—underscore its potential to fuel business expansion through strategic partnerships and innovative service delivery in the widely recognised area of food safety standards.

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Notice Title

Survey of E. coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella & AMR on frozen chicken

Notice Description

The Food Standards Agency has awarded 2 contracts following the tendering process for this requirement. There are 2 contracts awarded, 1 for each lot: Lot 1. Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory Lot 2. Microbiological testing, data analysis and reporting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051eb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079064-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£309,638 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£312,125 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
FSA Commercial
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

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
2
Supplier Names

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

HALLMARK MEAT HYGIENE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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