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title: "S900189a / C183413 A survey of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) Escherichia coli on fresh (not frozen) meats on retail sale in Northern Ireland (2023-2027) Laboratory analysis & Data reporting requirement."
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# S900189a / C183413 A survey of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) Escherichia coli on fresh (not frozen) meats on retail sale in Northern Ireland (2023-2027) Laboratory analysis & Data reporting requirement.

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92f7b4ea-1f14-41a3-991b-537282b7eef5

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has awarded a contract for the survey of antimicrobial resistant Escherichia coli on fresh meats on retail sale in Northern Ireland. The contract involves laboratory analysis and data reporting services and has a contract period from September 4, 2023, to May 31, 2028. The procurement method used was a selective approach with a tender period ending on July 19, 2023.

This tender from the FSA presents an opportunity for businesses in the analysis and laboratory services sector to engage in a contract that aligns with the global public health concern of antimicrobial resistance in food. Companies with expertise in analysis and laboratory services, particularly those focusing on AMR bacteria prevalence, would be well-suited to compete in this restricted procedure tender in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

This survey links to the FSA Strategic Plan, through development of a robust evidence base to identify and contribute to addressing emerging risks for the future. Although antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health concern, relatively little is known about the role of the food chain in the transmission of AMR bacteria, including the prevalence of AMR bacteria in retail foods (both of animal and non-animal origin). Surveillance is essential in strengthening the evidence base around these areas

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42962323-377a-49db-83a1-82b7edc3171d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2023 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £451,238 |
| 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 | 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AFBI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2023 at 07:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42962323-377a-49db-83a1-82b7edc3171d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42962323-377a-49db-83a1-82b7edc3171d
  6th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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