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title: "PATHSAFE data system for the rapid interrogation and archiving of genomic data"
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buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# PATHSAFE data system for the rapid interrogation and archiving of genomic data

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5ba4c87-778c-40f8-a58a-788cf127229e

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is currently inviting tenders for a project titled "PATHSAFE data system for the rapid interrogation and archiving of genomic data". This procurement activity falls under the IT services category and is located in York, England. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 16th May 2022. The project aims to develop a user-friendly platform for managing data related to human pathogens commonly found in food, such as Salmonella and E. coli. The contract period will commence on 1st September 2022 and run until 31st March 2024. This open procedure invites participation from various suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector organisations (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and data management. Companies capable of designing intuitive interfaces and integrating diverse data sources would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses interested in public health and food safety technologies can leverage this project to expand their service offerings and contribute to crucial public health initiatives.

## Notice

Tenders are invited to carry out a pilot project to design and develop a user-friendly platform for the rapid interrogation and archiving of genomic data from human pathogens commonly associated with food. Provisional pathogens of interest include Salmonella, Campylobacter, pathogenic E. coli and Norovirus. Discovery work will investigate the preferred pathogens of focus (1-2 pathogens). This pilot will build on 'dashboard' approaches (such as those developed for Covid-19 monitoring) to create powerful, but easily understood, interfaces that can be used by decision makers (e.g., food inspectors or healthcare professionals). A key element of the data system development will be allowing the seamless integration of sample data with other existing data sources (e.g., infection data, meteorological data) to create new knowledge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cca26d-d231-4058-aa67-ee9a87ff1306 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cca26d-d231-4058-aa67-ee9a87ff1306

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cca26d-d231-4058-aa67-ee9a87ff1306
  8th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/722febc5-670a-4a9b-a513-aba318345b95
  Project Details
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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