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title: "A survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK Lot 2 - Design, sampling, microbiological testing, data analysis, reporting and archiving of recovered bacteria and their AMR profiles requirements."
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# A survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK Lot 2 - Design, sampling, microbiological testing, data analysis, reporting and archiving of recovered bacteria and their AMR profiles requirements.

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e01d7ee9-5de8-4d3e-aab3-1795c659a647

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for "A survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK Lot 2". This project falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category. The procurement stage is at the award phase, following an open procedure. The contract, valued at £118,695.95, spans from 1st October 2024 to 28th February 2026. Located in York, UK, the survey entails design, sampling, microbiological testing, data analysis, and reporting of recovered bacteria and their antibiotic resistance profiles. The award was finalised on 20th September 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in microbiological research, data analysis, and food safety. Companies engaged in consultancy services related to research and development can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in public sector projects focused on health safety. With the UKHSA FWE Service as the supplier, businesses within the same industry category can also explore potential subcontracting or collaborative ventures.

## Notice

A survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK Lot 2 - Design, sampling, microbiological testing, data analysis, reporting and archiving of recovered bacteria and their AMR profiles requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8f0d55-59a5-4ef2-aa30-0b557166c0dc |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,695 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,695 |
| 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 | UKHSA FWE SERVICE |

## 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 Oct 2024 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8f0d55-59a5-4ef2-aa30-0b557166c0dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8f0d55-59a5-4ef2-aa30-0b557166c0dc
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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