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250077 - Provision of services for Named Veterinary Surgeons (NVS)

Queen's University Belfast

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

28 Aug 2025 at 13:22

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

24 Jun 2025 at 08:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 14:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast initiated a procurement process for the contract titled "250077 - Provision of services for Named Veterinary Surgeons (NVS)" within the veterinary services industry. The tender aimed to appoint a Named Veterinary Surgeon for the Biological Services Core Technology Unit within the university's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the procurement process followed an open procedure under UK law and was in the tender stage as of 24th June 2025, with a submission deadline on 30th July 2025. The tender, valued at £1.2 million gross, encompassed key responsibilities under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, highlighting a significant compliance requirement for potential bidders.

For businesses, this tender presented an opportunity to establish a long-term relationship with a prestigious institution. Particularly, it attracted those with expertise in veterinary services that could adapt to evolving requirements and engage in collaborative, resource-committed roles. The open procedure favoured companies capable of demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of veterinary practices in line with both regulatory and ethical standards. Moreover, businesses with capabilities to manage potential risk factors, such as evolving service demands and integration with digital systems, stood to benefit significantly by participating in this competition. The opportunity also involved ongoing contract reviews and potential for contract modifications, which could be advantageous for firms looking to expand their service provisions and market influence within the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

250077 - Provision of services for Named Veterinary Surgeons (NVS)

Notice Description

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences' Biological Services Core Technology Unit (BSU), at Queen's University Belfast (Queen's) wish to procure the services of a Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) for the BSU. Scientific Procedure Establishments, breeding and supplying establishments1 are required to name a veterinary surgeon(s), nominated by the Establishment Licence Holder, in their Licence Schedule, who accepts responsibility under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA) and its subsequent amendments to provide advice on the health, welfare and treatment of animals within these establishments. The NVS will fulfil the duties of the NVS in accordance with ASPA, and its subsequent amendments. ASPA is a UK-wide Act and is administered by the Home Office in Great Britain and the Department of Health (DOH) in Northern Ireland. The NVS's role is to advise on the Health and Welfare of the animals in the Establishment, the performance of techniques, and to diagnose and treat diseases. They are responsible for directing the use of controlled and prescription-only medicines in the animals and should be familiar with the project licences in use at Queen's. The NVS must also be involved in the drafting of new project licence applications or amendments, and the discussions of Animal Welfare and Use Committees, such as the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB). Further information is available at: https://www.rcvs.org.uk/setting-standards/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-surgeons/supporting-guidance/named-veterinary-surgeons/ Please also see: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/research-and-testing-using-animals

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: 3 years, with options to extend by up to a further 48 months (4 x 12 months extension options)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550f2
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051958-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2032-06-21

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Cancelled

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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