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title: "PURCH2264 PROVISION OF DIET, BEDDING, ENRICHMENT AND ANCILLARY GOODS FOR SMALL ANIMAL, AVIAN & AQUATIC SPECIES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046e79"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-02-21"
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# PURCH2264 PROVISION OF DIET, BEDDING, ENRICHMENT AND ANCILLARY GOODS FOR SMALL ANIMAL, AVIAN & AQUATIC SPECIES

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046e79

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has finalised the tender process for the provision of diet, bedding, enrichment, and ancillary goods for small animal, avian, and aquatic species under the title PURCH2264. The tender falls under the Goods category within the Animal products and related products industry. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, aiming to source a variety of products to support the care and welfare of animals used in biomedical research. The contracts cover three lots: Lot 1 for diet products, Lot 2 for bedding and enrichment, and Lot 3 for diet, bedding, and enrichment for aquatics and amphibious species. The procurement stage has concluded with contracts awarded to multiple suppliers including Datesand Ltd, D B M Scotland Ltd, Inotiv UK Ltd, and IPS Product Solutions. The total contract value amounts to £564,000, comprising £248,000 for Lot 1, £216,000 for Lot 2, and £100,000 for Lot 3, with contracts signed on 9 January 2025 and deliveries to be made to Glasgow (UKM82). 

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for suppliers within the UK specialising in animal products and related goods. SMEs are well-suited to compete for such contracts, as evidenced by the active participation and successful bids from several SMEs. The diverse range of required products, encompassing diet, bedding, and enrichment items for various species, provides numerous sub-contracting opportunities, supporting supply chain growth. Moreover, the framework agreement allows for potential future extensions, offering long-term business prospects. Companies that excel in quality product ranges, rigorous safety and logistics standards, and demonstrate sustainability practices will find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their market presence.

## Notice

AWARD OF PURCH2264 PROVISION OF DIET, BEDDING, ENRICHMENT AND ANCILLARY GOODS FOR SMALL ANIMAL, AVIAN & AQUATIC SPECIES

### Lot Information

Lot 2 - RODENTS, SMALL ANIMAL & AVIAN - BEDDING & ENRICHMENT

AWARD OF PURCH2264 PROVISION OF DIET, BEDDING, ENRICHMENT AND ANCILLARY GOODS FOR SMALL ANIMAL, AVIAN & AQUATIC SPECIES Lot 2 - RODENTS, SMALL ANIMAL & AVIAN - BEDDING & ENRICHMENT

Renewal: For the period of two years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months

Lot 1 - RODENTS, SMALL ANIMAL & AVIAN - DIET PRODUCTS

AWARD OF PURCH2264 PROVISION OF DIET, BEDDING, ENRICHMENT AND ANCILLARY GOODS FOR SMALL ANIMAL, AVIAN & AQUATIC SPECIES Lot 1 - Schedule 2A - RODENTS, SMALL ANIMAL & AVIAN - DIET PRODUCTS

Renewal: For the period of two years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months

Lot 3 - AQUATICS AND AMPHIBIAN - DIET, BEDDING & ENRICHMENT

AWARD OF PURCH2264 PROVISION OF DIET, BEDDING, ENRICHMENT AND ANCILLARY GOODS FOR SMALL ANIMAL, AVIAN & AQUATIC SPECIES Lot 3- Schedule 2C - AQUATICS AND AMPHIBIAN - DIET, BEDDING & ENRICHMENT

Renewal: For the period of two years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006935-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £564,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | D B M SCOTLAND; DATESAND; INOTIV; IPS PRODUCT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03140000 - Animal products and related products

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006935-2025
- 7 Jun 2024 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017787-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768804
- https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/procurementoffice/informationforsuppliers/allsuppliers/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

## Provenance

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