---
title: "Survey of AMR in Retail Meats in Northern Ireland - Sampling & Data reporting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03de9e"
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published: "2023-08-29"
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# Survey of AMR in Retail Meats in Northern Ireland - Sampling & Data reporting

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03de9e

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the "Survey of AMR in Retail Meats in Northern Ireland - Sampling & Data reporting" to Hallmark Meat Hygiene Ltd. The procurement process was completed with the main procurement category being services. The survey involves sampling tenders, survey design, and sample collection for a period of 2023-2027. The buyer is located at Floors 6 and 7, Clive House, 70 Petty France, London, UK.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies providing research and development consultancy services in the field of antimicrobial resistance. The procurement is at the award stage, with a contract signed on 22nd August 2023 worth £29,174.09 GBP. Businesses in the security and defence materials sector may also find this tender relevant. Key dates include the contract period from 2023-2027 and a bid validity period of 180 days. The procurement method for this open procedure involves electronic and written submissions.

## Notice

Sampling tenders, including survey design, sample collection and transportation to the Food Microbiology Laboratory at the AgriFood Biosciences Institute (AFBI), Newforge Lane, Belfast) for a survey of fresh (not frozen) retail meat samples annually for sale in Northern Ireland UK from 2023- 2027 for E. coli isolates producing ESB-, AmpC- or -CP enzymes (isolated from retail meats);

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents. Cost are for year 1, the following year costs will be provided and approved year on year. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents. 
The Buyer may extend the Contract for a period of up to 3 Months by giving not less than 4 weeks' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025230-2023 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2023 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,174 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALLMARK MEAT HYGIENE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2023 at 07:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025230-2023
- 4 Jul 2023 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018988-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.food.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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