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title: "FS900253 Lot 2 - Phase 2 Microbiological testing, data analysis and reporting"
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buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# FS900253 Lot 2 - Phase 2 Microbiological testing, data analysis and reporting

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-824e4a47-2500-4684-bb89-3e23c1ee999c

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the procurement of research laboratory services titled "FS900253 Lot 2 - Phase 2 Microbiological testing, data analysis and reporting". The contract, valued at £227,718.47 GBP, will be carried out in British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period is from 1st March 2023 to 31st July 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure (above threshold).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing research laboratory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract provides a specific scope for the survey of AMR bacteria in raw dog and cat food sold in the UK, requiring expertise in microbiological testing, data analysis, and reporting.

## 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/99bad268-de23-4343-b46d-1548e6ee72ff |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £227,718 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £227,718 |
| 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 | UKHSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2023 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bad268-de23-4343-b46d-1548e6ee72ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bad268-de23-4343-b46d-1548e6ee72ff
  28th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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