EU harmonised surveillance of AMR E. coli and Salmonella found in beef and pork
FSA wants a survey of antimicrobial-resistant E. coli in fresh beef and pork on UK retail shelves in 2027. This procurement is for survey design, sample collection at retail, and transport to the testing lab only; testing is a separate tender.
- Closed1 September 2026
- Value£40k
- BuyerFood Standards Agency
- Whereretail sites across UK
- CategoryResearch & development, Business & professional services
- 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 designing and executing retail food surveillance surveys and can handle sample collection and logistics across UK retail sites.
You'll need
- Familiarity with Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1729
- Knowledge of technical specifications for AMR monitoring randomisation
Possible incumbent
Hallmark Meat Hygiene Ltd won similar FSA meat sampling surveys in 2025–2026. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.