---
title: "Sampling and testing of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in waterways"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a759"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2025-10-02"
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# Sampling and testing of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in waterways

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a759

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has initiated an open procurement process to conduct the "Sampling and testing of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in waterways" project. This project aims to characterise STEC strains in the environment near livestock farming areas, enhancing our understanding of infection sources in food production. Located in the United Kingdom, this contract falls under the research and development services industry category. The tender period closes on 4th November 2025, with enquiries to be made by 16th October 2025. The project will commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 30th April 2027. The estimated contract value is £300,000, with a gross value of £360,000. The procurement is in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and laboratory services, particularly those experienced in environmental and agricultural microbiology. As the procurement process is open, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, allowing diverse market participants to compete. The award criteria emphasise technical capabilities, with an 80% weight, offering a strategic advantage to businesses with substantial expertise in the field. By participating, organisations can enhance their business growth through government collaboration and significant scientific research contributions.

## Notice

The purpose of the work described here is to characterise the diversity of STEC strains present in the environment nearby areas used for farming different livestock species, by sampling and testing nearby waterways. By establishing a better "fingerprint" of STEC strains typically associated with livestock farm types, we can attribute the proportion of human STEC cases to different livestock species which will help to understand sources and pathways of contamination of secondary food types such as salad crops.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061923-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 16:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061923-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061923-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.food.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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