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Laboratory Testing - Supply of Brucellosis Bulk Milk Testing Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is overseeing a procurement process for laboratory testing services specifically focused on Brucellosis bulk milk testing. This initiative falls under the category of general public services and aims to ensure compliance with the Animal Health Regulation (AHR) within the UK, particularly in the region of Scotland. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, conducive to a transparent and competitive tendering environment. The procurement process has transitioned to the award stage as of 18 March 2026, following the conclusion of the tender period on 2 March 2026. The active contract is valued at £49,999 GBP. The services will be carried out by the contractor, National Milk Laboratories, located in Glasgow. The process requires electronic submissions and emphasises quality assurance and legislative compliance.

This tender invites businesses with expertise in laboratory testing, particularly those experienced in complying with European regulations and standards for animal health. Businesses capable of meeting the legislative requirements for Brucellosis testing and those qualified to handle zoonotic disease concerns would be ideal candidates. This opportunity can significantly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) poised for expansion, especially those engaged in services related to veterinary diagnostics and public health. The tender offers a chance to establish a long-term contractual relationship with the Scottish Government, catering to future surveillance programmes essential for maintaining biosecurity within the UK's livestock industry.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Testing - Supply of Brucellosis Bulk Milk Testing Services

Notice Description

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 carry out laboratory testing for Brucellosis on samples of milk supplied to them by primary milk purchasers and producer retailers of milk in accordance with legislative requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This specification sets out the requirements for the processing and testing of milk samples taken from bulk milk tanks for evidence of brucella abortus infection. The current surveillance programme for Brucellosis is necessary to align with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, referred to as the Animal Health Regulation (AHR). Brucellosis has been eradicated from the indigenous national herd, but there remains an on-going threat of the disease re-entering GB through imported stock and therefore this testing continues to be a vital component of our Brucellosis surveillance. Regulation (EU) 2017/625 requires the operation of a Quality Assurance programme to be performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law and animal health and welfare rules. Brucellosis is a highly contagious disease of livestock and is characterised by abortions or reproductive failure in cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans through drinking unpasteurised milk from infected animals. It is currently the statutory responsibility of each primary milk purchaser and producer retailers of milk to collect and submit samples to a laboratory approved for testing. Approved laboratory status is granted by Scottish Ministers. The Scottish Ministers are hereinafter called the "Authority" and the approved laboratory the "Contractor." The requirements for Brucellosis milk testing in Scotland are set out in the Brucellosis (Scotland) Order 2009 (as amended)

Renewal: Potential extension for 6 times 1 month

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822684
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552069
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
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

NATIONAL MILK LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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