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title: "FS307035 AMR in biofilms formed during secondary food processing"
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# FS307035 AMR in biofilms formed during secondary food processing

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ef6015f-3eb7-4582-8071-4f2b699112bd

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Food Standards Agency focuses on the title "FS307035 AMR in biofilms formed during secondary food processing," which falls under the industry category of research and development services. The tender was published on 18th October 2019 and is part of an open procedure procurement method. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract period running from 11th May 2020 to 24th June 2022. The original tender period ended on 22nd November 2019, and the total contract value is approximately £350,000.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in metagenomics and antimicrobial resistance studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in food safety, biotechnology, or consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, leading to potential growth in these sectors.

## Notice

to carry out research using a metagenomic approach to identify AMR genes in biofilms formed in plants during secondary food processing of meat and meat products and examine how these contribute to the presence of AMR genes in these foods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3484a662-2a6d-41ae-be03-c6b08dd291d5 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2020 - 24 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £648,381 |
| 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## 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
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2020 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3484a662-2a6d-41ae-be03-c6b08dd291d5
- 20 Jul 2020 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa2e480-3663-4791-92c8-3dab56a29881
- 18 Oct 2019 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d262baa-719e-4e04-b315-38dc47f701b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3484a662-2a6d-41ae-be03-c6b08dd291d5
  20th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa2e480-3663-4791-92c8-3dab56a29881
  20th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d262baa-719e-4e04-b315-38dc47f701b6
  18th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e60eea3-50d7-446b-b7e4-82c68a6204c5
  n/a

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