Market Engagement: Research - Source Attribution Studies

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Notice Description

The Food Standards Agency are carrying out Pre Market Engagement (PME) to ascertain market thoughts on the feasibility of Source Attribution Studies to Understand Transmission Pathways and AMR Origins in Intestinal Infectious Disease. This PME is being undertaken to assess the scientific feasibility of the proposed study and determine whether the indicative PS500,000 budget and 24-month timeframe are sufficient to deliver a meaningful proportion of the research questions. The FSA recognises that it may not be feasible to address all research questions or include all IID3 pathogens within these constraints. Suppliers are invited to provide insight into: * What scope of analysis is realistically achievable within the proposed budget and timeline. * The extent to which the research can be delivered using existing datasets alone, versus where additional sequencing, data generation, or sampling would be required * Whether the current budget and/or timeline are sufficient, or if adjustments would be necessary to meet the core research aims at an appropriate level of scientific rigour. The information gathered will be used solely to shape the FSA's understanding of the market and to refine a potential future procurement. Participation is voluntary, and non-participation will not disadvantage suppliers in any subsequent procurement process. All documents and communication for FSA funded projects must be submitted through the health-family single e-Commercial System (Atamis), using the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

Deadline for return of the PME Questionnaire is 06th July 2026 at 12 noon.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc86
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059590-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059590-2026
24th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059587-2026
24th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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