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title: "FS301080 Characterisation of ESBL/ampC/carbapenem/colistin resistant Escherichia coli from pigs and poultry to identify antimicrobial resistance genes and circulating plasmids (VM0529)."
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# FS301080 Characterisation of ESBL/ampC/carbapenem/colistin resistant Escherichia coli from pigs and poultry to identify antimicrobial resistance genes and circulating plasmids (VM0529).

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a01da1f4-021a-480c-b3f3-8c4e78cfb5c0

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is currently managing a completed tender titled "FS301080 Characterisation of ESBL/ampC/carbapenem/colistin resistant Escherichia coli from pigs and poultry to identify antimicrobial resistance genes and circulating plasmids (VM0529)." The procurement falls within the research and development services industry category and was conducted as a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 2nd November 2018, with the contract active from 5th November 2018 until 31st May 2019, and is valued at £26,788.60.

This tender presents opportunities for organisations specialising in microbiological research and antimicrobial resistance studies, particularly those that focus on veterinary health and food safety. Businesses that can offer relevant research services, along with consultancy capabilities in characterising resistant strains and conducting genomic analyses, would be well-suited to engage in similar procurements within this contracting process, which supports advancements in public health surveillance regarding livestock and poultry.

## Notice

Characterisation of ESBL/ampC/carbapenem/colistin resistant Escherichia coli from pigs and poultry to identify antimicrobial resistance genes and circulating plasmids (VM0529).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb093c71-2b79-481b-9ca0-212eef9e86eb |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2018 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,788 |
| 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 | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2018 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb093c71-2b79-481b-9ca0-212eef9e86eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb093c71-2b79-481b-9ca0-212eef9e86eb
  28th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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