--- title: "PATHSAFE data system for the rapid interrogation and archiving of genomic data" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea18fb1d-218a-4959-8b73-b0d13a9da516" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea18fb1d-218a-4959-8b73-b0d13a9da516" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea18fb1d-218a-4959-8b73-b0d13a9da516.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea18fb1d-218a-4959-8b73-b0d13a9da516.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2022-03-14" --- # PATHSAFE data system for the rapid interrogation and archiving of genomic data Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea18fb1d-218a-4959-8b73-b0d13a9da516 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea18fb1d-218a-4959-8b73-b0d13a9da516) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea18fb1d-218a-4959-8b73-b0d13a9da516.json) ## Summary The Food Standards Agency is initiating a procurement process for the "PATHSAFE data system for the rapid interrogation and archiving of genomic data." This project, part of a £19.2 million research programme, aims to enhance the national surveillance network for detecting foodborne human pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through advanced DNA-sequencing technology. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the contract period anticipated to begin on 1st September 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2024. A future notice is expected by 11th April 2022, and the services required fall under the IT sector, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in software development and data management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to create an integrated surveillance system that not only enhances public health outcomes but also fosters innovation within the agri-food industry. Companies capable of providing robust data platforms and those with experience in environmental and health-related projects would find this procurement particularly relevant for driving growth and expanding their service offerings. ## Notice Background The Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food and Environment (PATH-SAFE) programme is a PS19.2m Shared Outcomes Fund (SOF) research programme. It aims to develop a national surveillance network, using the latest DNA-sequencing technology and environmental sampling to improve the detection, and tracking of foodborne human pathogens and AMR through the whole agri-food system from farm-to-fork. The heart of this 'virtual' network will be a new data platform that will permit the analysis, storage and sharing of pathogen sequence and source data, collected from multiple locations across the UK by diverse government and public organisations (incl. FSA, FSS, DHSC, Defra and others across the devolved administrations). This single, user-friendly data system will enable rapid identification and tracking of foodborne pathogens and AMR, improving public health, and minimising the economic and environmental impact of outbreaks. By creating a fully integrated surveillance system, we have the potential to not only collect and 'mine' this data in different ways, but also create efficiencies by additionally testing samples collected for one purpose for foodborne pathogens and by having data that can be readily shared between different partners. Through this pilot project, we will establish a One Health Approach (taking a systems-based view, integrating human, animal, and environmental health), with the establishment of shared technology platforms and common data standards. This approach will directly contribute to the government's 20-year vision and the AMR National Action Plan1, which has made a major, pan-government commitment to countering the risks associated with AMR. The government has highlighted that the development of new diagnostics and improved access to and use of surveillance data are key levers to tackle this rapid rise and the associated costs of drug-resistant infections through agriculture, food, and the environment. The PATHSAFE programme has 4 core workstreams (WS) as detailed below. This pre-engagement advert relates to Workstream 1. 'Establish a curated, national foodborne disease genomic data platform ' ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e7d1bf-1ead-4cdc-a01b-61543a5bd765 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Apr 2022 | | 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 | Planned | | 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 - 14 Mar 2022 at 16:12 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e7d1bf-1ead-4cdc-a01b-61543a5bd765 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e7d1bf-1ead-4cdc-a01b-61543a5bd765 14th March 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/397892d5-528a-400b-aa86-4c29f6f4acc0 Project Details ## Notice URLs - http://Food.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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