--- title: "250244 - Contract for The Services of a Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0597ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0597ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0597ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0597ac.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST" published: "2025-12-18" --- # 250244 - Contract for The Services of a Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0597ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0597ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0597ac.json) ## Summary Queen's University Belfast is procuring services for a Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) through an open procedure. The contract, with an estimated value of £1,000,000 excluding VAT, is for their Faculty of Medicine, Health, and Life Sciences' Biological Services Core Technology Unit. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the procurement process is complete. The awarded contract to Agenda Resource Management Limited covers a period from 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029, with possible extensions up to 2033. The contract complies with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, necessitating the expertise of NVS in roles concerning animal health and welfare. The procurement aligns with legal guidelines under sub-central public authority, engaging in the open procedure method supported by GPA and CPTPP frameworks. This tender represents substantial business opportunities for entities experienced in delivering veterinary services within regulated environments, such as scientific and educational institutions. It particularly suits firms familiar with compliance to UK-wide Acts like ASPA, involving commitments to animal welfare and medicinal oversight. The contract's continuity and scope allow businesses to leverage expertise in veterinary medicine, contributing to potential growth, continuity, and further business development through refined veterinary services. Small to medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in managing large contracts and sustained service delivery will find this contract beneficial, particularly if they possess the capability to adapt to evolving veterinary, legal, and technical demands, as outlined in the tender specifications. ## 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). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 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/084660-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | 2032-09-10 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,000,000 | | Awards value | £1,000,000 | | Contracts value | £1,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST | | 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 | TLN06 Belfast | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AGENDA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85200000 - Veterinary services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2025 at 20:50 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084660-2025 - 17 Dec 2025 at 08:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083601-2025 - 13 Nov 2025 at 22:04 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073765-2025 - 13 Nov 2025 at 21:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073764-2025 - 10 Sep 2025 at 13:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055445-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084660-2025 18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083601-2025 17th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073765-2025 13th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073764-2025 13th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055445-2025 10th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home 250244 - Provision of services for Named Veterinary Surgeons (NVS) - Tender Documents ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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