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title: "Transmission of AMR bacteria during the processing of chicken meat"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033361"
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# Transmission of AMR bacteria during the processing of chicken meat

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033361

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency in the UK has awarded a contract for the project titled "Transmission of AMR bacteria during the processing of chicken meat" to the University of Lincoln. The project falls under the research and development services category with a focus on assessing the transmission of AMR bacteria in UK slaughterhouses and cutting plants. The contract amount is £310,705, and it was signed on 15th September 2022. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the status of the tender is cancelled.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector to engage in a study related to AMR bacteria transmission. Companies with expertise in microbiology, food safety, and research consulting would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender, although currently cancelled, highlights the importance of addressing antimicrobial resistance concerns in the poultry production industry by conducting in-depth studies and analysis.

## Notice

Transmission of AMR bacteria during the processing of chicken meat

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders are invited to carry out a field and laboratory-based study to assess the transmission of AMR bacteria during the processing of broilers in UK slaughterhouses and cutting plants. We envisaged that this project would track batches of broilers as they progress through the different stages in the slaughterhouse and cutting plant. It is anticipated that sampling would be taken at key points in the slaughter and cutting process from whole incoming bird to finished whole or portioned chicken, as well as environmental swabs of the associated areas. The samples should include broilers and its components as well as caeca to see if there are changes in the AMR profile during the process. It is important to consider the impact of successive flocks on the subsequent contamination of the broilers, so sampling should consider inclusion of batches immediately before and after cleaning cycles. We expect the bacteria to be tested for should include at least E. coli and Campylobacter. We expect the final report to include a full analysis of the AMR findings, with a focus on the transmission of AMR during the processing of broiler carcases, 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/025933-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £310,705 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2022 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025933-2022
- 4 May 2022 at 10:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011460-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.food.gov.uk
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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