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Linking phenotypes to WGS from foodborne bacterial pathogens

Awarded to UKHSA

Food Standards Agency(buyer)

Published
Published 27 August 2026

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Overview

Contract for a three-year research project involving phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) on a subset of foodborne bacterial isolates undergoing whole genome sequencing, linking phenotypes to WGS data. The Food Standards Agency has awarded this contract to UKHSA for £299,986.59, with the project now in delivery and complete.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct award
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
27 August 2026
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£299,987
Award date
27 September 2026
Contract period
13 September 2026 → 31 March 2029
Contract length
2 years 7 months
Winner
  • UKHSA

This contract ends on 31 March 2029.

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About the winner

UKHSA

Based in
London
Public contracts won
3
Across UK and EU notices

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Market context

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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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  1. Contract

    21 October 2026

  2. Contract

    27 August 2026

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