Food Standards Agency · Awarded contract
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Microbiological Testing Services for Northern Ireland Food Safety (Lots 1-5)

Awarded 30 Apr 2025

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Awarded30 Apr 2025
Value£534,939.08
SupplierSciensano
AgencyFood Standards Agency
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Expires in 2y 5mo3y 11mo term, 39% elapsed
Awarded 30 Apr 2025Expires 30 Mar 2029

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Food Standards Agency awarded a contract to Sciensano for microbiological testing services as the National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for Food and Feed Microbiology and Foodborne Viruses for Northern Ireland.

The contract covers five lots: antimicrobial resistance (AMR), Campylobacter, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella; coagulase-positive staphylococci; Escherichia coli including Shiga toxin-producing E.

coli (STEC); and foodborne viruses including bivalve molluscs.

The NRL will provide specialist advice to the FSA and technical support to the Northern Ireland enforcement process for food and feed.

The contract is for 4 years with an optional 2-year extension, with an estimated total value between £0 and £750,000 (inc VAT) including the extension.

The awarded value is AUD 534,939.08.

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