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title: "FS430817 Transmission of AMR during the processing of chicken meat"
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# FS430817 Transmission of AMR during the processing of chicken meat

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c1f942a-03f0-4d76-a6df-4a79bb02116c

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the project entitled "FS430817 Transmission of AMR during the processing of chicken meat" to the University of Lincoln. The research and development services tender focuses on assessing the transmission of AMR bacteria in UK slaughterhouses and cutting plants. The contract value is £310,705, and the tender period ended on June 24, 2022. The project will span from September 15, 2022, to February 29, 2024, and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The tender falls under the main procurement category of services and is categorised under research and development services and related consultancy services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research, development, and consultancy services to engage in a crucial study concerning AMR transmission in chicken processing. Companies with expertise in microbiology, food safety, and research methodologies would be well-suited to compete. The tender offers a chance for growth and collaboration in addressing public health concerns related to AMR. Being a research-oriented project, businesses keen on contributing to scientific advancements in food safety should consider participating in this tender.

## Notice

Tenders are invited to carry out a field and laboratory-based study to assess the transmission of AMR bacteria during the processing of broilers in UK slaughterhouses and cutting plants. We envisaged that this project would track batches of broilers as they progress through the different stages in the slaughterhouse and cutting plant. It is anticipated that sampling would be taken at key points in the slaughter and cutting process from whole incoming bird to finished whole or portioned chicken, as well as environmental swabs of the associated areas. The samples should include broilers and its components as well as caeca to see if there are changes in the AMR profile during the process. It is important to consider the impact of successive flocks on the subsequent contamination of the broilers, so sampling should consider inclusion of batches immediately before and after cleaning cycles. We expect the bacteria to be tested for should include at least E. coli and Campylobacter. We expect the final report to include a full analysis of the AMR findings, with a focus on the transmission of AMR during the processing of broiler carcases, to see if there are key areas that may require further investigation or intervention to reduce the spread of AMR bacteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811b8e62-f40f-4fa3-b6ae-c1446c3ab107 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2022 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,705 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £310,705 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2022 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811b8e62-f40f-4fa3-b6ae-c1446c3ab107

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811b8e62-f40f-4fa3-b6ae-c1446c3ab107
  15th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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