EU harmonised surveillance of AMR E. coli and Salmonella found in beef and pork
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The objective of microbiological food safety research themes is to provide robust information on the presence, growth, survival, and elimination of pathogenic microorganisms throughout the food chain; the extent, distribution, causes, risks and burden of foodborne disease will also be considered where appropriate.
The reduction of foodborne disease has been one of FSA’s key objectives in ensuring food safety.
The reduction of foodborne disease is a continuing priority, ensuring that food produced and sold in the UK is safe to eat.
We are taking a targeted approach to the control and reduction of individual pathogens, with the aim of reducing the overall burden of foodborne disease in the UK.
The FSA are inviting tenders to carry out a survey of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) E. coli found in fresh beef and pork meat on retail sale in the UK in 2027, in accordance with the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1729 and Technical specifications on a randomisation of sampling for the purpose of antimicrobial resistance monitoring from food‐producing animals and food as from 2021.
The applicant(s) must be familiar with both the Commission’s Decision and technical specifications to ensure the survey is totally compliant with their specific requirements.
The survey will be awarded in two procurements: 1.
Sampling (This procurement): Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory 2.
Testing (Tendered separately): Microbiological testing, data analysis, reporting and archiving of recovered bacteria and their AMR profile.
By submitting an application, tenders will be bidding to complete the work required for sampling.
Suppliers should note that sampling is operationally dependent upon laboratory testing.
The successful sampling supplier will be required to work collaboratively and proactively with the supplier appointed to testing throughout the contract duration.
This will include, but not be limited to: • Agreeing sampling schedules and delivery arrangements. • Coordinating the transfer of samples to the testing laboratory. • Sharing sampling data, metadata and supporting documentation. • Resolving logistical and operational issues to prevent delays to testing activities. • Participating in joint meetings with the FSA and testing laboratory where required.
The successful sampling supplier will be expected to cooperate fully with the testing laboratory to ensure successful delivery of the overall surveillance programme.
What the notice asks for
The objective of microbiological food safety research
The objective of microbiological food safety research themes is to provide robust information on the presence, growth, survival, and elimination of pathogenic microorganisms throughout the food chain; the extent, distribution, causes, risks and burden of foodborne disease will also be considered where appropriate.
The applicant(s) must be familiar with both
The applicant(s) must be familiar with both the Commission’s Decision and technical specifications to ensure the survey is totally compliant with their specific requirements.
Suppliers should note that sampling is operationally
Suppliers should note that sampling is operationally dependent upon laboratory testing.
The successful sampling supplier will be required
The successful sampling supplier will be required to work collaboratively and proactively with the supplier appointed to testing throughout the contract duration.
The successful sampling supplier will be expected
The successful sampling supplier will be expected to cooperate fully with the testing laboratory to ensure successful delivery of the overall surveillance programme.
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