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title: "Routine and Quarantine Health Screening"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049780"
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# Routine and Quarantine Health Screening

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049780

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a public procurement process for "Routine and Quarantine Health Screening," primarily within the research services industry (CPV: 73110000). The procurement process, categorized under services, involves routine and quarantine health screening for research animals, avian and aquatic species, with the fulfilment located within the UKM75 region. The procurement is open and facilitated through an open procedure. The call for tender was active from 3rd September 2024, with submissions closing on 3rd October 2024, and the award period commencing on the same day. The awarded contract, valued at £800,000, was signed on 11th November 2024 and will be effectively managed by the University of Edinburgh with an initial two-year term and options for an additional two one-year extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health screening and research services, particularly those experienced in working with animal populations. The open procurement method allows a wide range of businesses, from established large-scale suppliers to niche providers, to compete for the contract. As the University of Edinburgh is a reputable and established institution, securing this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and open doors to future research service projects. Suppliers like Fera Science Ltd, Charles River UK, Envigo RMS UK Ltd., and IDEXX BioAna;ytics, already awarded this contract, indicate the suitability for businesses in the scientific and technical service sectors.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Routine and quarantine health screening and analogous services for research animals, avian and aquatic species. Total contract length: Initial 2 Year Terms with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year.

Renewal: 2 x 12 Month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036448-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CHARLES RIVER; ENVIGO RMS; FERA SCIENCE; IDEXX BIOANA;YTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036448-2024
- 3 Sep 2024 at 08:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028049-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776861
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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