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250244 - Contract for The Services of a Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS)

Queen's University Belfast

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18 Dec 2025 at 20:50

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17 Dec 2025 at 08:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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13 Nov 2025 at 22:04

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13 Nov 2025 at 21:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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10 Sep 2025 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast is procuring services for a Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) through an open procedure. The contract, with an estimated value of £1,000,000 excluding VAT, is for their Faculty of Medicine, Health, and Life Sciences' Biological Services Core Technology Unit. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the procurement process is complete. The awarded contract to Agenda Resource Management Limited covers a period from 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029, with possible extensions up to 2033. The contract complies with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, necessitating the expertise of NVS in roles concerning animal health and welfare. The procurement aligns with legal guidelines under sub-central public authority, engaging in the open procedure method supported by GPA and CPTPP frameworks.

This tender represents substantial business opportunities for entities experienced in delivering veterinary services within regulated environments, such as scientific and educational institutions. It particularly suits firms familiar with compliance to UK-wide Acts like ASPA, involving commitments to animal welfare and medicinal oversight. The contract's continuity and scope allow businesses to leverage expertise in veterinary medicine, contributing to potential growth, continuity, and further business development through refined veterinary services. Small to medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in managing large contracts and sustained service delivery will find this contract beneficial, particularly if they possess the capability to adapt to evolving veterinary, legal, and technical demands, as outlined in the tender specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

250244 - Contract for The Services of a Named Veterinary Surgeon (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).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 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-0597ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084660-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2032-09-10

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Agenda Resource Management Limited

Agenda Resource Management Ltd

Further Information

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