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title: "Veterinary & Diagnostic Services relating to Gill Health in Scottish Farmed Salmon"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000547777"
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# Veterinary & Diagnostic Services relating to Gill Health in Scottish Farmed Salmon

Buyer: SRUC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000547777

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## Summary

The Scottish Rural University College (SRUC) is initiating a tender for Veterinary & Diagnostic Services related to Gill Health in Scottish farmed salmon. This procurement falls within the education, research, and consultancy industry category, and is taking place in Edinburgh, UK. The open procedure tender process is currently active, with a bid submission deadline of 31 July 2018. The potential contract, valued at approximately £467,000, is aimed at subcontracting specialist expertise over a period of three years to support critical research on Complex Gill Disease (CGD) affecting salmon.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in veterinary services, fish disease diagnostics, and related consultancy services, particularly those with experience in aquaculture. Companies with capabilities in quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) analysis, gill histopathology, and serum biochemistry would be well-suited to compete. Participation in this project not only aids in advancing research in a vital area of the aquaculture sector but also positions successful bidders to strengthen their market presence and foster partnerships within the industry.

## Notice

SRUC is the lead academic partner in a consortium that will conduct research into the epidemiology, aetiology, histopathology, and molecular pathology of Complex Gill Disease (CGD) in Scottish farmed salmon. To support this research, SRUC will require specialist expertise in the pathology of fish diseases, diagnostic tests for gill disease and for putative pathogens associated with disease. We are seeking a subcontractor with the required domain expertise and experience to support this project for a period of three years. Tenderers must complete and submit both the ESPD, and Schedule 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of this document. Failure to complete and submit the ESPD, and Schedule 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 will result in the tenderer's submission being rejected. In addition tenderers will be required to provide details of their quality assurance system accreditation, insurance coverage and financial standing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SRUC is an innovative, knowledge-based organisation which supports the development of the land-based industries and communities through its specialist research and development resources, its education and learning provision and its expert advisory and consultancy services. Its work is wide ranging but there is particular emphasis on agriculture and related science; rural business development and management; food chain quality and safety; and rural resource and environmental management. SRUC's Research Division is focused on rural, environmental and land-based activity and underpins our contribution to education and consultancy. Our work addresses health and productivity in animals, animal welfare and crops, promotes low carbon farming and increases farm output through efficiency and innovation. SRUC is the lead academic partner in a consortium that will conduct research into the epidemiology, aetiology, histopathology, and molecular pathology of Complex Gill Disease (CGD) in Scottish farmed salmon. Other members of the consortium include commercial salmon producers and other representatives of the salmon industry. The project is expected to be jointly funded by the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) as well as by industry partners. To support this research, SRUC will require specialist expertise in the pathology of fish diseases; diagnostic tests for gill disease and for putative pathogens associated with disease; and veterinary expertise with farmed fish. We are seeking a subcontractor with the required domain expertise and experience to support this project for a period of three years. The specific services required, but not restricted to, are: 1. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) analysis: 2. Gill histopathology 3. Serum biochemistry 4. Haematology 5. Zooplankton assessments 6. Training & support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP329952 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £467,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £462,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SRUC |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 3JG |
| 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 | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FVG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 03311000 - Fish
- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
- 77850000 - Fish farming services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP329952
- 22 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322984

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322984&idx=1
  25th June 2018 - Invitation to Tender (12373)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322984
  Veterinary & Diagnostic Services relating to Gill Health in Scottish Farmed Salmon - SRUC is the lead academic partner in a consortium that will conduct research into the epidemiology, aetiology, histopathology, and molecular pathology of Complex Gill Disease (CGD) in Scottish farmed salmon. To support this research, SRUC will require specialist expertise in the pathology of fish diseases, diagnostic tests for gill disease and for putative pathogens associated with disease. We are seeking a subcontractor with the required domain expertise and experience to support this project for a period of three years. Tenderers must complete and submit both the ESPD, and Schedule 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of this document. Failure to complete and submit the ESPD, and Schedule 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 will result in the tenderer's submission being rejected. In addition tenderers will be required to provide details of their quality assurance system accreditation, insurance coverage and financial standing.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP329952
  Veterinary & Diagnostic Services relating to Gill Health in Scottish Farmed Salmon - SRUC is the lead academic partner in a consortium that will conduct research into the epidemiology, aetiology, histopathology, and molecular pathology of Complex Gill Disease (CGD) in Scottish farmed salmon. To support this research, SRUC will require specialist expertise in the pathology of fish diseases, diagnostic tests for gill disease and for putative pathogens associated with disease. We are seeking a subcontractor with the required domain expertise and experience to support this project for a period of three years. Tenderers must complete and submit both the ESPD, and Schedule 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of this document. Failure to complete and submit the ESPD, and Schedule 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 will result in the tenderer's submission being rejected. In addition tenderers will be required to provide details of their quality assurance system accreditation, insurance coverage and financial standing.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sruc.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000547777

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