Tender

Sampling and testing of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in waterways

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 16:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has initiated an open procurement process to conduct the "Sampling and testing of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in waterways" project. This project aims to characterise STEC strains in the environment near livestock farming areas, enhancing our understanding of infection sources in food production. Located in the United Kingdom, this contract falls under the research and development services industry category. The tender period closes on 4th November 2025, with enquiries to be made by 16th October 2025. The project will commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 30th April 2027. The estimated contract value is £300,000, with a gross value of £360,000. The procurement is in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and laboratory services, particularly those experienced in environmental and agricultural microbiology. As the procurement process is open, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, allowing diverse market participants to compete. The award criteria emphasise technical capabilities, with an 80% weight, offering a strategic advantage to businesses with substantial expertise in the field. By participating, organisations can enhance their business growth through government collaboration and significant scientific research contributions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sampling and testing of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in waterways

Notice Description

The purpose of the work described here is to characterise the diversity of STEC strains present in the environment nearby areas used for farming different livestock species, by sampling and testing nearby waterways. By establishing a better "fingerprint" of STEC strains typically associated with livestock farm types, we can attribute the proportion of human STEC cases to different livestock species which will help to understand sources and pathways of contamination of secondary food types such as salad crops.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a759
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061923-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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