Scope
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 30 April 2027
- 1 year, 4 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
None
Technical ability conditions of participation
None
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
4 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Envelope | 80% Technical Envelope |
Quality | 80.00% |
| Financial Envelope | 20% Financial Envelope |
Cost | 20.00% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Risks associated with a science project of this nature including time delays, budgetary impacts, scope, sampling plan etc.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
No market engagement has been carried out.
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