---
title: "STEC Water Sampling and Detection Technology using the Brown Rot River Survey"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058ac0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2025-08-19"
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# STEC Water Sampling and Detection Technology using the Brown Rot River Survey

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058ac0

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## Summary

The procurement process facilitated by the Food Standards Agency, a central government public authority based in York, United Kingdom, involves a feasibility study on "STEC Water Sampling and Detection Technology using the Brown Rot River Survey". This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, having been completed with the contract being signed on 11th August 2025. The procurement method was direct, executed below the threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 12th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2026, with a possible extension of six months. The total contract value is approximately £120,944.92 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in water sampling and detection technology. Companies capable of delivering innovative 'sample once, test for many' approaches in health technologies could leverage this contract to expand their capabilities and services. While the contract was awarded to Fera Science Limited, a large-scale supplier, businesses within the United Kingdom that offer related consultancy services may find future opportunities to collaborate or engage in similar tenders to enhance their market presence and develop strategic partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

STEC Water Sampling and Detection Technology using the Brown Rot River Survey. This will be a feasibility study utilising a 'sample once, test for many' One Health approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049929-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,787 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2025 at 15:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049929-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049929-2025
  19th August 2025 - Contract details 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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