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title: "FS900253 Lot 1 - Phase 1 .Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory"
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# FS900253 Lot 1 - Phase 1 .Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26f6fcb9-e5ab-4a65-a023-8ac474175665

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency in England has awarded a contract for the survey design and sample collection of AMR bacteria and pathogens in raw dog and cat food. The procurement method was an open procedure with a contract value of £59,674. The contract period is from 1st March 2023 to 4th April 2024. This opportunity falls under the category of research laboratory services with a deadline for tender submission set for 15th December 2022.

This public procurement contract for surveying AMR bacteria in pet food presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the research laboratory services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitably positioned to compete for this tender. The location of the contract covers various territories, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, providing a broad scope for potential bidders to participate.

## Notice

Tenders were invited to carry out a survey of AMR bacteria (both pathogenic and commensal) and pathogens found in raw dog and cat food on retail sale in the UK. The survey will be in two phases: Phase 1. Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory. Phase 2. Microbiological testing, data analysis and reporting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ca2478-8d6c-493d-b754-4c0413651e5b |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 4 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,674 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,674 |
| 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 | HALLMARK MEAT HYGIENE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2023 at 10:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ca2478-8d6c-493d-b754-4c0413651e5b
- 28 Feb 2023 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ca2478-8d6c-493d-b754-4c0413651e5b
- 2 Nov 2022 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa6b7c4d-87fb-4cdc-8ae7-c7818b11efdb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ca2478-8d6c-493d-b754-4c0413651e5b
  3rd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa6b7c4d-87fb-4cdc-8ae7-c7818b11efdb
  2nd November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f269e789-3592-4cd6-9c95-157c6dc283aa
  n/a

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