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title: "Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000696230"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-09-15"
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# Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000696230

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for Laboratory Testing – Abortion Investigations in Cattle to SAC Commercial Ltd. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract value is £101,394. The buying organization is the Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, UK. The contract falls under the "services" category in the industry sector of "Health". The award was signed on 25th August 2022.

This tender for Laboratory Testing – Abortion Investigations in Cattle provides opportunities for businesses experienced in laboratory testing services related to animal health and welfare. Businesses with expertise in brucella abortus infection investigations in cattle would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Scottish Government has specified the need for accreditation by UKAS to comply with European Standard EN ISO/IEC 17025 for laboratory testing services.

## Notice

The Scottish Government is awarding a supplier to provide the Animal Health and Welfare Division within the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate a contract with an appropriately qualified and experienced contractor to carry out laboratory examinations on samples of blood, milk/colostrum and vaginal swabs for evidence of brucella abortus infection. This contract will form part of Scotland's programme to monitor the national herd for brucellosis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government had a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with no option to extend. The Service Provider must hold accreditation by UKAS to comply with European Standard EN ISO/IEC 17025 (laboratory accreditation).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459168 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | It is likely that a future procurement will be undertaken to replace this contract when it expires after the 36 month period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £101,394 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAC COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459168
- 9 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450776

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450776
  Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle - The Scottish Government is seeking a supplier to provide the Animal Health and Welfare Division within the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate a contract with an appropriately qualified and experienced contractor to carry out laboratory examinations on samples of blood, milk/colostrum and vaginal swabs for evidence of brucella abortus infection. This contract will form part of Scotland's programme to monitor the national herd for brucellosis.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459168
  Laboratory Testing - Abortion Investigations in Cattle - The Scottish Government is awarding a supplier to provide the Animal Health and Welfare Division within the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate a contract with an appropriately qualified and experienced contractor to carry out laboratory examinations on samples of blood, milk/colostrum and vaginal swabs for evidence of brucella abortus infection. This contract will form part of Scotland's programme to monitor the national herd for brucellosis.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000696230
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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