--- title: "FS430817 Transmission of AMR during the processing of chicken products." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-77bb4466-c489-43b0-b6e1-bf364cb302ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77bb4466-c489-43b0-b6e1-bf364cb302ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77bb4466-c489-43b0-b6e1-bf364cb302ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77bb4466-c489-43b0-b6e1-bf364cb302ff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2021-09-20" --- # FS430817 Transmission of AMR during the processing of chicken products. Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77bb4466-c489-43b0-b6e1-bf364cb302ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77bb4466-c489-43b0-b6e1-bf364cb302ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77bb4466-c489-43b0-b6e1-bf364cb302ff.json) ## Summary The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders for a project titled "FS430817 Transmission of AMR during the processing of chicken products," focusing on research and development services related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) within the UK poultry industry. Published on 20 September 2021, the tender process is currently active and employs an open procurement method, allowing a wide array of participants. The deadline for submissions is set for 1 November 2021, with the contract anticipated to start on 3 January 2022 and run until 2 January 2024. This opportunity is located throughout the United Kingdom and has a value of £1. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research, environmental testing, and food safety consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in microbiological analysis, sample tracking in food production, and AMR studies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the project's focus on chicken processing in UK slaughterhouses, bidders with experience in the poultry sector or related industries may find a unique advantage in addressing the specific requirements outlined in the tender. ## Notice Tenders are invited to carry out a "field" and laboratory-based study to assess the transmission of AMR bacteria (at least E. coli) during the processing of chicken in at least two UK slaughterhouse and cutting plants. We envisaged that this project would track batches of chicken as they progress through the different stages in the slaughterhouse and cutting plant. It is anticipated that sampling would be undertaken from chicken and it's components including caeca at key points in the slaughter and cutting process from whole incoming bird to finished whole or portioned chicken intended for onward distribution as well as environments and surfaces associated with these steps. We also expect there to be examination of samples (e.g. caeca and faecal contamination of cages) entering the slaughterhouse. It is important to consider the impact of successive flocks on subsequent contamination of chicken processed in the slaughterhouse and cutting plant so consideration should be given to inclusion of batches at the beginning and at the end of the day. We expect the final report to include a full analysis of the AMR findings in relation to the impact of processing of chicken carcases on AMR contamination 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/0c93640f-196f-4b17-aec9-38a224771921 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jan 2022 - 2 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Sep 2021 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c93640f-196f-4b17-aec9-38a224771921 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c93640f-196f-4b17-aec9-38a224771921 20th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://food.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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