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title: "CEFAS24-147 Contract for High Throughput Detection & Quantification of AMR Genes"
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# CEFAS24-147 Contract for High Throughput Detection & Quantification of AMR Genes

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96722d5a-1575-46b3-8b9a-e320d6dddd26

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## Summary

Cefas has awarded a contract for the "CEFAS24-147 Contract for High Throughput Detection & Quantification of AMR Genes" to Resistomap Oy. This contract, valued at £69,285, falls under the industry category of analysis services (CPV 71620000) and pertains to the detection and quantification of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in DNA samples from shellfish and wastewater. The procurement method was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, signifying a streamlined procurement approach. The contracting process has moved to the award stage, with the contract starting on 25th November 2024 and ending on 28th February 2025. The DNA sample collection will take place in Weymouth, UK, although the delivery addresses span multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical services, particularly those with expertise in real-time PCR methods and data analysis platforms, to offer high-quality, innovative solutions. Companies capable of customising SmartChips for specific gene detection and efficiently analysing complex datasets will find this contract particularly relevant. Given the specialised nature of the requirement, it is best suited for businesses that already have a strong technical foundation and experience in environmental and foodborne pathogen surveillance. Working with an esteemed organisation like Cefas can also enhance credibility and open doors for future collaborations in the public and private sectors.

## Notice

Background: The Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food and the Environment (PATHSAFE) programme is a cross government, Shared Outcomes Fund (SOF) research programme which aims to pilot a national surveillance programme for foodborne diseases and antimicrobial resistance. Requirement: Cefas requires the supplier to provide technical services, to detect and quantify Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) genes in DNA samples extracted from shellfish and wastewater using the SmartChip Real-Time PCR method. DNA samples will be collected from Weymouth, UK and will be delivered by Cefas to the supplier. A customised SmartChip will be required to detect the genes of interest and the real-time PCR will be performed. In addition to the above, Cefas also require the supplier to provide analysis of the data and access to a data platform to visualise and download the results.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fccd732e-7d61-4dbd-854b-d33e01458e9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,285 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,285 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fccd732e-7d61-4dbd-854b-d33e01458e9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fccd732e-7d61-4dbd-854b-d33e01458e9d
  22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bd02923-2dc5-4539-8484-9bdf99ff1c18
  CEFAS24-147 Short Form Contract - Resistomap - COMPLETE_Redacted

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