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title: "FS900253 Surveillance of AMR bacteria in raw dog and cat food on retail sale in the UK"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037e6f"
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# FS900253 Surveillance of AMR bacteria in raw dog and cat food on retail sale in the UK

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037e6f

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency in the UK has awarded contracts for the surveillance of AMR bacteria in raw dog and cat food on retail sale. The procurement process involved two lots: Phase 1 for survey design and sample collection, and Phase 2 for microbiological testing. The awarded suppliers are HallMark Meat Hygiene Ltd and UK Health Security Agency. The contract values are £59,674.64 and £227,718.47, respectively, signed on 27th February 2023.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies providing research and development services in the field of AMR bacteria surveillance. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with bids received from both lots. Businesses involved in microbiological testing, data analysis, and retail sample collection are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The location of the procurement is in the UK, focusing on services related to research and development in the field of microbiology and food safety.

## Notice

Survey of AMR bacteria (both pathogenic and commensal) and pathogens found in raw dog and cat food on retail sale in the UK. We anticipate the survey will be in two phases: Lot 1 - Phase 1. Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory. Lot 2 - Phase 2. Microbiological testing, data analysis and reporting

### Lot Information

FS900253Surveillance of AMR bacteria in raw dog and cat food on retail sale in the UK

Tenders are invited to carry out a survey of AMR bacteria (both pathogenic and commensal) and pathogens found in raw dog and cat food on retail sale in the UK. We anticipate the survey will be in two phases: Lot 1 - Phase 1. Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory. Lot 2 - Phase 2. Microbiological testing, data analysis and reporting.

Lot 1

Lot 1 - Phase 1. Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory.

Lot 2

Lot 2 - Phase 2. Microbiological testing, data analysis and reporting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005882-2023 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £287,392 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | HALLMARK MEAT HYGIENE; UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |

## 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 Feb 2023 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005882-2023
- 2 Nov 2022 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030972-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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