Scope
Reference
C361869
Description
To address this evidence gap, we are inviting tenders to carry out a survey of E. coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella and AMR on frozen chicken meat on retail sale in the UK. The survey should include UK-produced and imported frozen chicken. We anticipate that 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 and reporting.
Lot 1. Lot 1. Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the test
Description
Applicants should submit bids indicating a provisional design for a survey on E. coli, Campylobacter and Salmonella and AMR found on raw frozen chicken meat on retail sale in the UK. Sample collection For this survey, the frozen chicken items will need to be evenly sampled over a 12-month period commencing from October 2025 and concluding at the end of September 2026. Given the lack of AMR data on UK retail frozen chicken, we suggest sampling 300 (+5% contingency) frozen chicken samples at retail supermarkets as this will enable us to create a new baseline for AMR E. coli whilst also providing updated prevalence figures for Campylobacter and Salmonella Full details are in the specification document.
Lot 2. Lot 2: Microbiological testing, data analysis and reporting
Description
Applicants should submit bids indicating a microbiological testing for a survey on E. coli, Campylobacter and Salmonella and AMR found on raw frozen chicken meat on retail sale in the UK. Applicants must ensure good quality control throughout the sample arrival/logging and analysis and long-term storage of bacterial isolates. Full details are in the specification document.
Contract 1. Lot 1: Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the test
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1. Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the test
Supplier
Contract value
- £45,980.50 excluding VAT
- £55,176.60 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
17 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 October 2025 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 5 months, 12 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. Lot 2: Microbiological testing, data analysis and reporting
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2: Microbiological testing, data analysis and reporting
Supplier
Contract value
- £263,658.37 excluding VAT
- £316,390.04 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
17 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 October 2025 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 5 months, 12 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Lot 1. Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the test
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Lot 2: Microbiological testing, data analysis and reporting
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
Animal and Plant Health Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHC-6261-BLLQ
Woodham Lane,
New Haw
KT15 3NB
United Kingdom
Email: fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 2. Lot 2: Microbiological testing, data analysis and reporting
Hallmark Meat Hygiene
- Companies House: 04415388
Unit 3, Damery Works
Woodford
GL13 9JR
United Kingdom
Email: fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Lot 1: Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the test
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