--- title: "QUB236323 Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Study Models and Specialised Feed." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d0a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d0a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d0a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d0a4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "QUB/2363/23 FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF STUDY MODELS AND SPECIALISED FEED." published: "2024-01-17" --- # QUB236323 Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Study Models and Specialised Feed. Buyer: QUB/2363/23 FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF STUDY MODELS AND SPECIALISED FEED. Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d0a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d0a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d0a4.json) ## Summary The Queen's Biological Services Unit has recently concluded a procurement process for the supply and delivery of animal models and specialised feed. This procurement, titled "QUB236323 Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Study Models and Specialised Feed," falls under the industry category of animal products and related products. The procurement stage was marked as complete, with the main procurement category being goods. The buying organisation, Queen's University Belfast, sought to enhance research in biomedical in vivo studies by ensuring the availability of essential animal models and tailored diets. This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing animal research-related products and services, specifically those in the fields of biomedical research and animal health. The procurement method was an open procedure, aiming to foster transparency and fair competition. With key dates now passed, interested businesses could explore potential collaborations or future procurement opportunities with Queen's University Belfast. The clear award criteria, consisting of technical and price factors, enabled suppliers such as Envigo RMS, Charles River UK Ltd, and Janvier Lans to secure contracts for study models and their transportation, as well as specialised feed. ## Notice Queen's Biological Services Unit wishes to procure the supply and delivery of animal models, and their specialised diet. Animal models are required for biomedical in vivo research at the university. Research involving animals has, and continues to make, a vital contribution to improving human and animal health. It has been an important part of enhancing the understanding, treatment and cure of cancer, cardiovascular disease, blindness, neurodegenerative and infectious diseases. The specialised diet is required to ensure that the animals receive all the nutrients that they require for their normal behaviour, health status and stage of life.Queen's University Belfast is a Signatory to the Concordat on Openness on Animal Research in the UK and in doing so wishes to be transparent as to how and when we use animals in experimental research. Where this creates an issue of confidentiality or commercial sensitivity for an Economic Operator, Queen's will endeavour to respect this where poss ### Lot Information QUB 2363 23 Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Study Models Queen's Biological Services Unit wishes to procure the supply and delivery of animal models, and their specialised diet. Animal models are required for biomedical in vivo research at the university. Research involving animals has, and continues to make, a vital contribution to improving human and animal health. It has been an important part of enhancing the understanding, treatment and cure of cancer, cardiovascular disease, blindness, neurodegenerative and infectious diseases. The specialised diet is required to ensure that the animals receive all the nutrients that they require for their normal behaviour, health status and stage of life.Queen's University Belfast is a Signatory to the Concordat on Openness on Animal Research in the UK and in doing so wishes to be transparent as to how and when we use animals in experimental research. Where this creates an issue of confidentiality or commercial sensitivity for an Economic Operator, Queen's will endeavour to respect this where possible. Renewal: up to 24 months optional extensions after the first 24 month contract period QUB236323 Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Specialised Feed. Queen's Biological Services Unit wishes to procure the supply and delivery of animal models, and their specialised diet. Animal models are required for biomedical in vivo research at the university. Research involving animals has, and continues to make, a vital contribution to improving human and animal health. It has been an important part of enhancing the understanding, treatment and cure of cancer, cardiovascular disease, blindness, neurodegenerative and infectious diseases. The specialised diet is required to ensure that the animals receive all the nutrients that they require for their normal behaviour, health status and stage of life.Queen's University Belfast is a Signatory to the Concordat on Openness on Animal Research in the UK and in doing so wishes to be transparent as to how and when we use animals in experimental research. Where this creates an issue of confidentiality or commercial sensitivity for an Economic Operator, Queen's will endeavour to respect this where possible. Renewal: option to extend for up to 24 months after initial contract period of 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001658-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Dec 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | On expiration of contract | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £750,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | QUB/2363/23 FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF STUDY MODELS AND SPECIALISED FEED. | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | CHARLES RIVER; ENVIGO RMS; JANVIER LANS; RETTENMAIER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 03140000 - Animal products and related products - 03142000 - Animal products - 03325000 - Small animals - 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs ## Release History - 17 Jan 2024 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001658-2024 - 31 May 2023 at 13:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015410-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home - https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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