---
title: "Survey of E. coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella & AMR on frozen chicken"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051eb8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2025-12-02"
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# Survey of E. coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella & AMR on frozen chicken

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051eb8

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a survey of E. coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella, and AMR on frozen chicken. This project, distinguished by an open procurement method, encompasses two lots: survey design and microbiological testing. Contracts were awarded to the Animal and Plant Health Agency and Hallmark Meat Hygiene Ltd, both large-scale suppliers. The active awards process commenced on 30th September 2025, and the contracts for Lot 1 and Lot 2 are scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2027. The procedure addresses a research and development services category, promising significant opportunities for contractors in the UK's food safety and research sectors.

This tender presents promising business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises capable of delivering high-calibre research and development services. As it involves survey design and microbiological testing, companies specialising in food safety, data analysis, and laboratory services are especially well-positioned to bid. The project's substantial scope and financial commitment—gross values of £55,176.60 for Lot 1 and £319,374.32 for Lot 2—underscore its potential to fuel business expansion through strategic partnerships and innovative service delivery in the widely recognised area of food safety standards.

## Notice

The Food Standards Agency has awarded 2 contracts following the tendering process for this requirement. There are 2 contracts awarded, 1 for each lot: Lot 1. Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory Lot 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/079064-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £309,638 |
| Contracts value | £312,125 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY; HALLMARK MEAT HYGIENE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 16:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079064-2025
- 30 Sep 2025 at 10:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060818-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079064-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060818-2025
  30th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.food.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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