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EU harmonised surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) E. coli and Salmonella found in fresh beef and pork meat on retail sale in the UK in 2027

Food Standards Agency

Description

The objective of microbiological food safety research themes is to provide robust information on the presence, growth, survival, and elimination of pathogenic microorganisms throughout the food chain; the extent, distribution, causes, risks and burden of foodborne disease will also be considered where appropriate. The reduction of foodborne disease has been one of FSA’s key objectives in ensuring food safety. The reduction of foodborne disease is a continuing priority, ensuring that food produced and sold in the UK is safe to eat. We are taking a targeted approach to the control and reduction of individual pathogens, with the aim of reducing the overall burden of foodborne disease in the UK. Lot 1. Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory Lot 2. Microbiological testing, data analysis, reporting and archiving of recovered bacteria and their AMR profile

Details

Posted
Jun 12, 2026
Response deadline
Jul 31, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC (20d)
Type
OTHER
Category
services
Procurement method
Open procedure
Status
active
Estimated value
GBP 210,000
Buyer
Food Standards Agency
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom (Find a Tender)
Award date
Sep 1, 2026
Start date
Sep 30, 2026
End date
Feb 29, 2028
Reference #
C452040
Country
United Kingdom
Tender Title
Jan 1, 2027
Tender Value Currency
GBP
Tender Value Amount Gross
252000
Tender Covered By
GPA
Tender Legal Basis Scheme
UKPGA
Tender Lot Details Award Criteria Details
The survey will be in two Lots: Lot 1. Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory Lot 2. Microbiological testing, data analysis, reporting and archiving
Tender Lot Details Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
1
Tender Description
The objective of microbiological food safety research themes is to provide robust information on the presence, growth, survival, and elimination of pathogenic microorganisms throughout the food chain;
Tender Risk Details
As this is an evolving research project risks are spread across the deliverables, including but not limited to, scope, timings, regulatory changes, new scientific ways of working. Delays in obtaining,
Tender Contract Terms Financial Terms
Payment of valid and undisputed invoices will be made within 30 days of receipt of the invoice or, if later, the date by which the payment falls due in accordance with the invoice, which must be submi
Tender Enquiry Period End Date
Jul 6, 2026
Tender Submission Terms Languages
en
Tender Submission Terms Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Tender Procurement Method
open
Tender Submission Method Details
Tenders for FSA funded projects must be submitted through the health-family single e-Commercial System (Atamis), using the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Other
Tender Above Threshold: true · Initiation Type: tender

Contact

FSA Commercial
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
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