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title: "Routine and Quarantine Health Screening"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040389"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2023-09-25"
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# Routine and Quarantine Health Screening

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040389

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, a public buying organisation, has planned a procurement process for "Routine and Quarantine Health Screening" services in the research industry category. This tender, with a value of £1,500,000 GBP, aims to provide health screening for research animals, avian, and aquatic species. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period of 1440 days and a submission deadline of December 11, 2023. The procurement method involves electronic submission and offers opportunities for businesses in the veterinary services sector, particularly those with expertise in health monitoring programs for animals.

This tender initiated by The University of Edinburgh presents an opportunity for businesses to contribute to the development of innovative health monitoring solutions in the research field. Suitable businesses for this tender include veterinary service providers with experience in quarantine procedures and health monitoring for animals. The expected contract renewal in 2024 further enhances the potential for long-term business growth and collaboration in the research field, with a focus on implementing sustainable and ethical practices.

## Notice

Routine and quarantine health screening and analogous services for research animals, avian and aquatic species.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Quarantine and Routine Health Monitoring. Quarantine covers direct sampling of quarantined animals (serology, faeces, fur and oral swabs) for periodic FELASA screens. Routine Health Monitoring traditionally consists of serologic panels, pathology, parasitology, and microbiology. We are keen to explore alternative methods in line with the 3Rs: Replace, Reduce and Refine, e.g. sentinel remote sampling (serology and PCR); colony animal remote sampling; exhaust air dust / PCR environmental screening (EAD); and a multisampling approach combining these options. The successful bidders for this contract will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of an optimum health monitoring programme that address the 3Rs mentioned above.

Renewal: The existing contract which expires in 2024 was constructed on a the basis of a two-year initial period with two optional extensions each of one year at the discretion of the contracting authority(s). It is intended this contract will replicate that.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028247-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2023 at 15:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028247-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745677
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=745677
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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