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Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking a service provider for a laboratory testing tender titled "Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle". This procurement falls under the category of "services" and is focused on the industry of veterinary health, specifically targeting Brucellosis surveillance in cattle. The procurement is currently at the award stage, following an open procurement method, with a notable contract value of £67,410 approved on 28 August 2019. The physical address for the buying organisation is located at Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ, UK, and this tender was initiated on 17 July 2019, with the submission deadline initially set for 5 August 2019, concluding the bid period thereafter.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in veterinary services, laboratory testing, and agricultural health to expand their operational scope within Scotland. Firms capable of conducting detailed serological and culture tests, alongside experience in dealing with bovine health management, will find this contract particularly advantageous. As the tender is awarded to SAC Commercial Ltd for the ongoing management of Brucellosis surveillance, similar businesses may explore future opportunities in agricultural health-related tenders with the Scottish Government, which supports ongoing growth in this critical sector.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle

Notice Description

The Scottish Government require a service provider to carry out a surveillance programme for Brucellosis in cattle. This testing programme will include the processing and testing of blood, milk/ colostrum and vaginal swab samples taken from bovine abortions for evidence of brucella abortus infection.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A service provider is required to undertake the following: - Accurate serological and culture tests to enable monitoring of Brucellosis sureveillance - Testing of milk/colostrum and vaginal swabs - Reporting of positive and negative results to the relevant Animal and Plant Health Agency - Report on findings regarding status of Brucellosis in Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000591430
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP364991
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,410 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
June 2022

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Maryanne McGoldrick, Maxine Mullen
Contact Email
maryanne.mcgoldrick@gov.scot, maxine.mulen@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442582, +44 1312445905

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAC COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360679
    Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle - The Scottish Government require a service provider to carry out a surveillance programme for Brucellosis in cattle. This testing programme will include the processing and testing of blood, milk/ colostrum and vaginal swab samples taken from bovine abortions for evidence of brucella abortus infection.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP364991
    Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle - The Scottish Government require a service provider to carry out a surveillance programme for Brucellosis in cattle. This testing programme will include the processing and testing of blood, milk/ colostrum and vaginal swab samples taken from bovine abortions for evidence of brucella abortus infection.

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