--- title: "Veterinary Pathologists request for information" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000616613" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616613" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000616613.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000616613.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2020-03-02" --- # Veterinary Pathologists request for information Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000616613 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616613) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000616613.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh is seeking external pathology services as part of a planned procurement for its Easter Bush Pathology unit. This tender, titled "Veterinary Pathologists request for information," falls under the education industry category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the main procurement category being services. Interested parties can register their interest and access more details through the Public Contracts Scotland website. A future notice for this procurement is anticipated on 3rd August 2020. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary pathology and related services. Companies with expertise in research pathology support, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those that can provide flexible engagement to meet the specific requests of the University. Established firms certified in veterinary pathology or those capable of contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate training could leverage this engagement to expand their market presence and enhance collaboration within the research community. ## Notice Easter Bush Pathology in the University of Edinburgh would like to engage an external pathology service provider to be part of the team on an ongoing but flexible basis. ### Lot Information Lot 1 EBP would like to engage an external pathology service provider to be part of the team on an ongoing but flexible basis. Our specific needs are outlined below: 1. Provision of research pathology support through collaboration with our research colleagues based at Roslin Institute, as well as throughout the University and in external institutes. This would comprise: a. Reading, interpretation and reporting of histopathology and immunohistochemically labelled slides generated from various research projects. b. Provision of practical advice on research project development, specifically those using animal models (including farm animal models) of human disorders. 2. Assistance with immunohistochemistry development (antibody validation and quality control). Some of this could be undertaken remotely as we have slide scanning capability. 3. Provision of regular or periodic surgical pathology diagnostic support to EBP when academic pathologists are absent or the team is short-staffed. This would require interpretation and reporting of routine histopathology slides for the purposes of disease diagnosis and prognostication in a variety of species, though mainly companion animals. It would also require communication with clinicians. This could be undertaken remotely. 4. We would require the provider to be a board certified pathologist (American or European College of Veterinary Pathologists, or Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists). 5. We would require a significant degree of flexibility in terms of number of days worked per month (range 2-18 days per month). 6. We are also interested in any "added value" that can be brought to this position, for example undergraduate or postgraduate teaching/training contributions.. Easter Bush Pathology (EBP) is part of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (R(D)SVS), providing multiple services and fulfilling several functions, specifically undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, a diagnostic service (necropsy, clinical pathology, surgical pathology), and research, including research support to others within and external to the (R(D)SVS). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382328 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Aug 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85200000 - Veterinary services ## Release History - 2 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382328 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382328&idx=1 2nd March 2020 - Request for Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382328 Veterinary Pathologists request for information - Easter Bush Pathology in the University of Edinburgh would like to engage an external pathology service provider to be part of the team on an ongoing but flexible basis. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616613 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=616613 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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