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Source Attribution Studies to Understand Transmission Pathways and AMR Origins

Awarded to University of Liverpool

Food Standards Agency(buyer)

Published
Published 24 June 2026
Deadline
Closed 28 September 2026

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Overview

The Food Standards Agency is seeking a supplier to conduct source attribution studies on infectious intestinal disease using whole genome sequencing analysis and data from the Third Study of Infectious Intestinal Disease (IID3). The 24-month contract, with an optional 6-month extension, will identify transmission pathways and antimicrobial resistance origins through research services valued at approximately £750,000.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£750,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
24 June 2026
Questions by
2 September 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Research, testing and scientific technical simulatorResearch and development services and related consultancy servicesResearch servicesResearch and development consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£749,823
Award date
2 November 2026
Contract period
1 November 2026 → 31 October 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
30 April 2029
Bids received
2
Winner
  • University of Liverpool

This contract ends on 31 October 2028, or 30 April 2029 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

University of Liverpool

Based in
Liverpool
Public contracts won
35
Across UK and EU notices

1 other contract from Food Standards Agency since 2026, worth £599,689.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

2

0 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) drew a median of 2 bids over the last 24 months; 33% received only one.

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Price 20% · Quality 80%

  • Technical Envelope80%
  • Commercial Envelope20%

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Market context

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£74,712

Median of 2,399 awards in the last 24 months

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Food Standards Agency in the last 12 months

47

contracts awarded, worth £10,754,583 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    10 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    18 August 2026

  3. Planning Update

    24 June 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    24 June 2026

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