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title: "Provision of Veterinary Services to the Scottish Government Bull Stud, Knocknagael, Inverness"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000565846"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-06-07"
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# Provision of Veterinary Services to the Scottish Government Bull Stud, Knocknagael, Inverness

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000565846

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking veterinary services for its Bull Stud, located at Knocknagael, Inverness, through an open procurement process. The tender, titled "Provision of Veterinary Services to the Scottish Government Bull Stud, Knocknagael, Inverness," was initiated on 29 November 2018 and required submissions to be completed by 7 January 2019. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on general public services, public order and safety, and environmental protection. The contract, valued at £60,000, has been awarded to Moray Coast Vet Group, a supplier based in Forres, which is an active participant in the veterinary sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in veterinary services, particularly those with expertise in cattle health and welfare. Businesses that employ Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) members and have experience working with breeding bulls would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The government's ongoing requirements for veterinary services indicate a stable demand in this sector, allowing businesses to consider strategic partnerships or improvements in their offerings to enhance competitiveness in public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Scottish Government Bull Stud requires provision of veterinary services for approximately 150 breeding bulls. The stud is located at Knocknagael in the area of Essich, just south of Inverness, Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government Bull Stud requires provision of veterinary services for approximately 150 breeding bulls. located at Knocknagael in the area of Essich, just south of Inverness, Scotland.

Renewal: Possible extension 2 x 12 months by mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356360 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 7 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | 2023 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV1 1SF |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MORAY COAST VET GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356360
- 29 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338440

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV338440&idx=1
  29th November 2018 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338440
  Provision of Veterinary Services to the Scottish Government Bull Stud, Knocknagael, Inverness - The Scottish Government Bull Stud requires provision of veterinary services for approximately 150 breeding bulls. The stud is located at Knocknagael in the area of Essich, just south of Inverness, Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356360
  Provision of Veterinary Services to the Scottish Government Bull Stud, Knocknagael, Inverness - The Scottish Government Bull Stud requires provision of veterinary services for approximately 150 breeding bulls. The stud is located at Knocknagael in the area of Essich, just south of Inverness, Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565846

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