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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Laboratory Testing – Abortion Investigations in Cattle" under the industry category of General Public Services. This initiative, part of Scotland’s Animal Health and Welfare Division within the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate, involves the open procurement method and concluded with an award on 31 August 2025. The contract aims to monitor the national herd for brucellosis by conducting laboratory examinations on blood, milk/colostrum, and vaginal swabs. Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) in Edinburgh has been awarded the contract as the supplier, emphasising the importance of this project in the UK region of UKM, marking the procurement’s completion and contract's active status with a value of £135,000.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in laboratory testing and veterinary services. Organisations capable of complying with strict accreditation requirements like the UKAS and EN ISO/IEC 17025 standards would find this tender particularly commercial. Large-scale businesses with advanced capabilities in managing supply chains and delivering precise laboratory testing services, especially those with a focus on animal health, could leverage this contract to reinforce their market positioning and expand service offerings in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle

Notice Description

The Scottish Government's Animal Health and Welfare Division within the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate wishes to establish 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. The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Animal Health and Welfare Division within the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate wishes to establish 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. The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800041
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538185
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

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


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
EDINBURBH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
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

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531251
    Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle - The Scottish Government's Animal Health and Welfare Division within the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate wishes to establish 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. The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538185
    Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle - The Scottish Government's Animal Health and Welfare Division within the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate wishes to establish 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. The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle.

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