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PATH-SAFE Genomic Data Platform - Technical Strand

Awarded to University of Oxford (Centre for Genomic Pathogen Surveillance)

Food Standards Agency(buyer)

Published
Published 8 September 2026

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Overview

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a 24-month contract worth £967,000 to the University of Oxford (Centre for Genomic Pathogen Surveillance) to develop the PATH-SAFE Genomic Data Platform. The project will conduct research and development across technical, governance, and strategy workstreams to advance the platform toward operational readiness, create an evidence base for design decisions, and strengthen cross-government collaboration on foodborne pathogen surveillance and antimicrobial resistance response.

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

Award outcome

Awarded value
£967,000
Award date
6 September 2026
Contract period
20 September 2026 → 31 March 2029
Contract length
2 years 6 months
Winner
  • University of Oxford (Centre for Genomic Pathogen Surveillance)

This contract ends on 31 March 2029.

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About the winner

University of Oxford (Centre for Genomic Pathogen Surveillance)

Based in
Oxford
Public contracts won
8
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Food Standards Agency in the last 12 months

47

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    8 September 2026

  2. Contract

    8 September 2026

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