Planning

Post Mortem Examinations and Tissue Sampling for Bovine TB and Brucella Reactors

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Post Mortem Examinations and Tissue Sampling for Bovine TB and Brucella Reactors." This tender, being processed as a service procurement, aims to select a qualified supplier for post mortem examinations on bovine TB and Brucella reactor cattle, as well as specified non-bovine species. The contract is expected to run from 1st September 2019 to 31st August 2022, with a budget of £30,000. The primary delivery location for this contract is Scotland, particularly the UKM region. Further communication regarding this tender is anticipated on 5th July 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the veterinary and agricultural services sectors. Companies with expertise in animal health, particularly those capable of conducting large animal post mortems and accredited by UKAS, will be well-suited to compete. The successful supplier will not only provide essential services concerning bovine health management but also help support the Scottish Government's agriculture and rural economy initiatives, thereby fostering growth within the sector.

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Notice Title

Post Mortem Examinations and Tissue Sampling for Bovine TB and Brucella Reactors

Notice Description

To select a supplier to receive carcases and carry out post mortem examinations on bovine TB and Brucella reactor cattle and specified non-bovine species and to remove tissue samples for onward dispatch to APHA for testing, covering the period from 1st September 2019 to 31st August 2022

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate, Animal Health and Welfare Division wishes to establish a contract with an appropriately qualified and experienced contractor to receive carcases and carry out post mortem examinations on bovine TB and Brucella reactor cattle and specified non-bovine species and to remove tissue samples for onward dispatch to APHA for testing, in circumstances where this cannot be carried out at a designated abattoir. Although difficult to predict and quantify, based on previous years, it is anticipated that there will be a requirement for tissue sampling and disposal for circa 25 carcasses per annum. The successful supplier will have a proven track record of providing these or similar services, have access to facilities suitable for carrying out large animal post mortems and be accredited by UKAS as complying with European Standard EN ISO/IEC 17025 to carry out this sampling.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000586245
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356143
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

77500000 - Animal husbandry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jul 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ian.whitelaw@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312445522

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356143
    Post Mortem Examinations and Tissue Sampling for Bovine TB and Brucella Reactors - To select a supplier to receive carcases and carry out post mortem examinations on bovine TB and Brucella reactor cattle and specified non-bovine species and to remove tissue samples for onward dispatch to APHA for testing, covering the period from 1st September 2019 to 31st August 2022

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