Award

8613 - Veterinary Services and Named Veterinary Surgeon Role

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

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Award

04 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "8613 - Veterinary Services and Named Veterinary Surgeon Role" is being conducted by the University of Stirling. This tender, concerning services in the education industry category, specifically covers veterinary services for aquarium facilities as per the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) guidelines. Situated in Stirling, UKM77 region, the procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 27th February 2026. This open procedure signifies a by-the-book approach to transparency and inclusivity, ensuring fair competition. Note that the tender period concluded on 11th December 2025, and the procurement was planned as per EU regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the veterinary services sector, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with specialised skills and membership in the RCVS. Aquatic Vets Ltd has been awarded the contract valued at £200,000. Businesses capable of offering high-quality veterinary care and prescriptions for aquatic facilities would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The procurement method, designed to encourage broad participation, reflects a pursuit towards quality and competitive pricing, offering a potential avenue for businesses aiming to expand their reach in specialised veterinary service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

8613 - Veterinary Services and Named Veterinary Surgeon Role

Notice Description

The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide NVS cover for our aquarium facilities as described in the RCVS NVS guidelines, in addition to broader veterinary clinical care, including supply of prescriptions and treatments, as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide NVS cover for our aquarium facilities as described in the RCVS NVS guidelines, in addition to broader veterinary clinical care, including supply of prescriptions and treatments, as required.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for up to 12 months after the initial 3 year term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000813487
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550890
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2.5 years if extension not implemented. 3.5 years if extension implemented

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK9 4LA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUATIC VETS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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