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title: "A survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK"
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buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# A survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ee8d7dc-849b-4fbb-a51e-53ce17d9d6c9

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is seeking proposals for a survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage. The tender deadline is on 17th July 2024, with the contract period starting on 1st August 2024 and ending on 1st December 2025. The total contract value is £160,000, and the main procurement category is services.

This tender by the Food Standards Agency presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in microbiological testing, data analysis, and reporting services are well-suited to compete for this contract, which requires expertise in handling microbiological samples and analysing research data.

## Notice

We anticipate the survey will be in two lots: Lot 1. Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory. Lot 2. Microbiological testing, data analysis and reporting. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0661cf45-69b2-4092-b303-a376406112d2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2024 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0661cf45-69b2-4092-b303-a376406112d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0661cf45-69b2-4092-b303-a376406112d2
  4th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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