Notice Information
Notice Title
Source Attribution Studies to Understand Transmission Pathways and AMR Origins
Notice Description
FSA are looking to appoint a supplier to deliver a research project to undertake whole genome sequencing enabled source attribution analysis of infectious intestinal disease (IID), using data generated through The Third Study of Infectious Intestinal Disease (IID3) and relevant datasets. The contract will run for a minimum of 24 month, with an optional 6-month extension period if required.
Planning Information
Deadline for return of the PME Questionnaire is 06th July 2026 at 12 noon.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06bc86
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078736-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, 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
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
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- CPV Codes
38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
73110000 - Research services
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £750,000 £500K-£1M
- Lots Value
- £750,000 £500K-£1M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 18 Aug 2026Today
- Submission Deadline
- 28 Sep 20262 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Aug 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- 2028-04-01
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
- 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/078736-2026
18th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
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
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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