--- title: "FS430817 Transmission of AMR during the processing of chicken products" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e2d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e2d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e2d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e2d5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2021-09-20" --- # FS430817 Transmission of AMR during the processing of chicken products Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e2d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e2d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e2d5.json) ## Summary The Food Standards Agency in the UK has initiated an open tender for a project titled "FS430817 Transmission of AMR during the processing of chicken products." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically relating to research and development services. The contract period spans 1080 days, with the tender submission deadline set for 1st November 2021. Interested parties are invited to conduct a comprehensive study on the transmission of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria during chicken processing in at least two slaughterhouses and cutting plants across the UK, with the procurement currently in the active tender stage. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in research, laboratory analysis, and consultancy within the food safety and processing sectors. Companies that focus on microbiological assessment, food safety, and environmental monitoring would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. By participating, these businesses can expand their portfolios and contribute to significant findings that may influence public health and food safety regulations, potentially enhancing their reputation and driving future contracts. ## Notice Tenders are invited to carry out a "field" and laboratory-based study to assess the transmission of AMR bacteria (at least E. coli) during the processing of chicken in at least two UK slaughterhouse and cutting plants. We envisaged that this project would track batches of chicken as they progress through the different stages in the slaughterhouse and cutting plant. It is anticipated that sampling would be undertaken from chicken and it's components including caeca at key points in the slaughter and cutting process from whole incoming bird to finished whole or portioned chicken intended for onward distribution as well as environments and surfaces associated with these steps. We also expect there to be examination of samples (e.g. caeca and faecal contamination of cages) entering the slaughterhouse. It is important to consider the impact of successive flocks on subsequent contamination of chicken processed in the slaughterhouse and cutting plant so consideration should be given to inclusion of batches at the beginning and at the end of the day. We expect the final report to include a full analysis of the AMR findings in relation to the impact of processing of chicken carcases on AMR contamination to see if there are key areas that may require further investigation or intervention to reduce the spread of AMR bacteria. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Tenders are invited to carry out a "field" and laboratory-based study to assess the transmission of AMR bacteria (at least E. coli) during the processing of chicken in at least two UK slaughterhouse and cutting plants. We envisaged that this project would track batches of chicken as they progress through the different stages in the slaughterhouse and cutting plant. It is anticipated that sampling would be undertaken from chicken and it's components including caeca at key points in the slaughter and cutting process from whole incoming bird to finished whole or portioned chicken intended for onward distribution as well as environments and surfaces associated with these steps. We also expect there to be examination of samples (e.g. caeca and faecal contamination of cages) entering the slaughterhouse. It is important to consider the impact of successive flocks on subsequent contamination of chicken processed in the slaughterhouse and cutting plant so consideration should be given to inclusion of batches at the beginning and at the end of the day. We expect the final report to include a full analysis of the AMR findings in relation to the impact of processing of chicken carcases on AMR contamination to see if there are key areas that may require further investigation or intervention to reduce the spread of AMR bacteria. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023394-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023394-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.food.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - http://www.food.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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