Scope
Reference
C391032
Description
The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for sampling and testing of shiga toxin-producing e-coli (STEC) in waterways.
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. Understanding what proportion of human cases of STEC are attributable to different livestock farm types may also help growers take a proportionate risk management approach to protecting consumers.
Contract 1. C407408 Sampling and testing of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in waterways
Supplier
Contract value
- £265,017.20 excluding VAT
- £318,020.64 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
16 February 2026
Contract dates
- 16 February 2026 to 31 May 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2027
- 1 year, 6 months, 13 days
Description of possible extension:
3 month term only extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Deliverables carried out on time | Performance Measure: at least 98% at all times |
3 months |
| Invoicing carried out as per completion of Deliverables and Schedule of Payments | Performance Measure: at least 98% at all times |
3 months |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
20/30 Labs Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQNX-9288-CCWJ
Unit 6 Osyth Close
Northampton
NN4 7DY
United Kingdom
Email: farzana@2030lab.com
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. C407408 Sampling and testing of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in waterways
Contracting authority
Food Standards Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRM-6866-LYYX
YO1 7PR
York
YO1 7PR
United Kingdom
Region: UKE21 - York
Organisation type: Public authority - central government