EU harmonised surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) E. coli and Salmonella found in fresh beef and pork meat on retail sale in the UK in 2027
The FSA wants a survey of antimicrobial resistance in E. coli and Salmonella found in fresh beef and pork at UK retail in 2027. The work is split into survey design and sample collection (Lot 1) and laboratory testing with data analysis and reporting (Lot 2).
- Closed31 July 2026
- Value£210k
- Per lot£105k across 2 lots
- BuyerFood Standards Agency
- WhereUK retail sites and testing laboratory
- CategoryResearch & development, Business & professional services, IT, software & telecoms, Surveying, architecture & engineering
- RegionEast Midlands, East of England, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire & Humber
You'll want to look if you have experience in food pathogen surveillance or meat safety sampling, or microbiological testing and AMR profiling of food pathogens
Possible incumbent
Hallmark Meat Hygiene and Animal and Plant Health Agency jointly won a similar frozen chicken AMR survey in December 2025; 20/30 Labs Ltd tested Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in waterways in February 2026. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.