Sampling and testing of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in waterways
About This Opportunity
Services contract award: Sampling and testing of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in waterways. By Food Standards Agency in United Kingdom, agriculture & food.
This is a services contract in the agriculture and food security and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Livestock, Biodiversity and Pollution Control. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the agriculture and food security sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for sampling and testing of shiga toxin-producing e-coli (STEC) in waterways.
The purpose of the work described here is to characterise the diversity of STEC strains present in the environment nearby areas used for farming different livestock species, by sampling and testing nearby waterways. By establishing a better “fingerprint” of STEC strains typically associated with livestock farm types, we can attribute the proportion of human STEC cases to different livestock species which will help to understand sources and pathways of contamination of secondary food types such as salad crops. Understanding what proportion of human cases of STEC are attributable to different livestock farm types may also help growers take a proportionate risk management approach to protecting consumers.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on February 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 014946-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Food Standards Agency
Food Standards Agency has issued 37 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 25 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
20/30 Labs Ltd was awarded the contract for £265,017. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 014946-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to 20/30 Labs Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Food Standards Agency in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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