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title: "250077 - Provision of services for Named Veterinary Surgeons (NVS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0550f2"
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buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST"
published: "2025-08-28"
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# 250077 - Provision of services for Named Veterinary Surgeons (NVS)

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0550f2

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast initiated a procurement process for the contract titled "250077 - Provision of services for Named Veterinary Surgeons (NVS)" within the veterinary services industry. The tender aimed to appoint a Named Veterinary Surgeon for the Biological Services Core Technology Unit within the university's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the procurement process followed an open procedure under UK law and was in the tender stage as of 24th June 2025, with a submission deadline on 30th July 2025. The tender, valued at £1.2 million gross, encompassed key responsibilities under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, highlighting a significant compliance requirement for potential bidders.

For businesses, this tender presented an opportunity to establish a long-term relationship with a prestigious institution. Particularly, it attracted those with expertise in veterinary services that could adapt to evolving requirements and engage in collaborative, resource-committed roles. The open procedure favoured companies capable of demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of veterinary practices in line with both regulatory and ethical standards. Moreover, businesses with capabilities to manage potential risk factors, such as evolving service demands and integration with digital systems, stood to benefit significantly by participating in this competition. The opportunity also involved ongoing contract reviews and potential for contract modifications, which could be advantageous for firms looking to expand their service provisions and market influence within the higher education sector.

## Notice

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences' Biological Services Core Technology Unit (BSU), at Queen's University Belfast (Queen's) wish to procure the services of a Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) for the BSU. Scientific Procedure Establishments, breeding and supplying establishments1 are required to name a veterinary surgeon(s), nominated by the Establishment Licence Holder, in their Licence Schedule, who accepts responsibility under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA) and its subsequent amendments to provide advice on the health, welfare and treatment of animals within these establishments. The NVS will fulfil the duties of the NVS in accordance with ASPA, and its subsequent amendments. ASPA is a UK-wide Act and is administered by the Home Office in Great Britain and the Department of Health (DOH) in Northern Ireland. The NVS's role is to advise on the Health and Welfare of the animals in the Establishment, the performance of techniques, and to diagnose and treat diseases. They are responsible for directing the use of controlled and prescription-only medicines in the animals and should be familiar with the project licences in use at Queen's. The NVS must also be involved in the drafting of new project licence applications or amendments, and the discussions of Animal Welfare and Use Committees, such as the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB). Further information is available at: https://www.rcvs.org.uk/setting-standards/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-surgeons/supporting-guidance/named-veterinary-surgeons/ Please also see: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/research-and-testing-using-animals

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: 3 years, with options to extend by up to a further 48 months (4 x 12 months extension options)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051958-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2032-06-21 |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 12:22 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051958-2025
- 24 Jun 2025 at 07:00 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034548-2025
- 20 Jun 2025 at 13:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034078-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051958-2025
  28th August 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034548-2025
  24th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034078-2025
  20th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
  Suppliers wishing to express an interest in this tender must register at this address and download the documentation

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qub.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/HomeSupplierswishingtoexpressaninterestinthistendermustregisteratthisaddressanddownloadthedocumentation
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/research-and-testing-using-animals
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.rcvs.org.uk/setting-standards/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-surgeons/supporting-guidance/named-veterinary-surgeons/

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