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title: "FS900189b / C180637 Survey of AMR in Retail Meats in Northern Ireland - Sampling & Data reporting"
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# FS900189b / C180637 Survey of AMR in Retail Meats in Northern Ireland - Sampling & Data reporting

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c09e7ed7-d7aa-4f8b-a146-a19e0d9e0eec

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the survey of AMR in retail meats in Northern Ireland. The title of the tender is "FS900189b / C180637 Survey of AMR in Retail Meats in Northern Ireland - Sampling & Data reporting." This procurement falls under the research and development services on security and defence materials category. The tender's value is £200,000, with a minimum value of £29,174.09. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period is from August 28, 2023, to December 31, 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs interested in research and development services on security and defence materials. Businesses involved in survey design, sample collection, and transportation related to AMR in retail meats are well-suited to compete. The award was granted to Hallmark Meat Hygiene Ltd, and the contracting authority is the Food Standards Agency. The tender period ended on August 2, 2023, and the contract includes provisions for possible extensions up to 3 months beyond the initial end date.

## Notice

Sampling tenders, including survey design, sample collection and transportation to the Food Microbiology Laboratory at the AgriFood Biosciences Institute (AFBI), Newforge Lane, Belfast) for a survey of fresh (not frozen) retail meat samples annually for sale in Northern Ireland UK from 2023- 2027 for E. coli isolates producing ESB-, AmpC- or -CP enzymes (isolated from retail meats); Additional information: The Buyer may extend the Contract for a period of up to 3 Months by giving not less than 4 weeks' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period. Only the 1st years costs were provided, before the beginning of the next financial year the supplier will provide the costings for the following financial years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396ddb22-caa9-42a3-b004-eda525faf7a8 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2023 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,174 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALLMARK MEAT HYGIENE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2023 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396ddb22-caa9-42a3-b004-eda525faf7a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396ddb22-caa9-42a3-b004-eda525faf7a8
  29th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26966416-6636-4947-a2f0-72db3a9d074e
  FS900189b Sampling Data signed contract redacted C_Redacted

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