The Food Standards Agency · Awarded contract
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Microbiological Testing and Data Analysis of AMR Bacteria in UK Retail Raw Pet Food

Awarded 01 Mar 2023

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Awarded01 Mar 2023
Value£227,718.47
SupplierUKHSA
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 3mo ago1y 5mo term
Awarded 1 Mar 2023Expired 30 July 2024

The Food Standards Agency awarded a contract to UKHSA for Phase 2 of a survey on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) bacteria and pathogens in raw dog and cat food sold at retail in the UK.

The work covers microbiological testing, data analysis, and reporting, following Phase 1 which involved survey design, retail sample collection, and transportation to the testing laboratory.

The contract value is AUD 227,718.47.

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