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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for Laboratory Testing – Abortion Investigations in Cattle to SAC Commercial Ltd. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract value is £101,394. The buying organization is the Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, UK. The contract falls under the "services" category in the industry sector of "Health". The award was signed on 25th August 2022.

This tender for Laboratory Testing – Abortion Investigations in Cattle provides opportunities for businesses experienced in laboratory testing services related to animal health and welfare. Businesses with expertise in brucella abortus infection investigations in cattle would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Scottish Government has specified the need for accreditation by UKAS to comply with European Standard EN ISO/IEC 17025 for laboratory testing services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is awarding a supplier to provide the Animal Health and Welfare Division within the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate a contract with an appropriately qualified and experienced contractor to carry out laboratory examinations on samples of blood, milk/colostrum and vaginal swabs for evidence of brucella abortus infection. This contract will form part of Scotland's programme to monitor the national herd for brucellosis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government had a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with no option to extend. The Service Provider must hold accreditation by UKAS to comply with European Standard EN ISO/IEC 17025 (laboratory accreditation).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000696230
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459168
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£101,394 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
It is likely that a future procurement will be undertaken to replace this contract when it expires after the 36 month period.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAC Commercial Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450776
    Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle - The Scottish Government is seeking a supplier to provide the Animal Health and Welfare Division within the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate a contract with an appropriately qualified and experienced contractor to carry out laboratory examinations on samples of blood, milk/colostrum and vaginal swabs for evidence of brucella abortus infection. This contract will form part of Scotland's programme to monitor the national herd for brucellosis.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459168
    Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle - The Scottish Government is awarding a supplier to provide the Animal Health and Welfare Division within the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate a contract with an appropriately qualified and experienced contractor to carry out laboratory examinations on samples of blood, milk/colostrum and vaginal swabs for evidence of brucella abortus infection. This contract will form part of Scotland's programme to monitor the national herd for brucellosis.

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