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STEC Water Sampling and Detection Technology using the Brown Rot River Survey

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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19 Aug 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by the Food Standards Agency, a central government public authority based in York, United Kingdom, involves a feasibility study on "STEC Water Sampling and Detection Technology using the Brown Rot River Survey". This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, having been completed with the contract being signed on 11th August 2025. The procurement method was direct, executed below the threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 12th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2026, with a possible extension of six months. The total contract value is approximately £120,944.92 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in water sampling and detection technology. Companies capable of delivering innovative 'sample once, test for many' approaches in health technologies could leverage this contract to expand their capabilities and services. While the contract was awarded to Fera Science Limited, a large-scale supplier, businesses within the United Kingdom that offer related consultancy services may find future opportunities to collaborate or engage in similar tenders to enhance their market presence and develop strategic partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

STEC Water Sampling and Detection Technology using the Brown Rot River Survey

Notice Description

STEC Water Sampling and Detection Technology using the Brown Rot River Survey. This will be a feasibility study utilising a 'sample once, test for many' One Health approach.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ac0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049929-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,787 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
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

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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