--- title: "Invitation to tender for processing and testing of samples for The Scottish Salmonella Scheme" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000757704" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000757704" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000757704.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000757704.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND" published: "2024-02-12" --- # Invitation to tender for processing and testing of samples for The Scottish Salmonella Scheme Buyer: QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000757704 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000757704) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000757704.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process is managed by Quality Meat Scotland for the project titled "Invitation to tender for processing and testing of samples for The Scottish Salmonella Scheme" in the services industry category. The procurement is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 1st March 2024 and an award period starting on 1st April 2024. This tender opportunity by Quality Meat Scotland offers businesses a chance to provide processing and testing services for salmonella control in Scottish pig farms. Companies with experience in testing programmes and veterinary services may find this tender suitable. The procurement method is open, and interested businesses need to submit their bids electronically by 1st March 2024, with successful tenders being informed by 6th March for a contract start date of 1st April 2024. ## Notice For Scottish pig farms to control levels of salmonella a cost-effective and efficient testing programme is required. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Invitation to tender for processing and testing of samples for The Scottish Salmonella Scheme Quality Meat Scotland is the marketing and industry development organisation for the Scottish red meat industry. For Scottish pig farms to control levels of salmonella a cost-effective and efficient testing programme is required. A pilot trial which was conducted by QMS and SAC Veterinary Services has identified a testing protocol using a combination of meat juice samples and colonic swabs collected from individual farms at the abattoir. You are invited to submit a bid to deliver a package for the next year and the following outlines the scope of work: - Processing and testing of frozen meat-juice samples for antibodies to salmonella using the IDEXX ELISA test. Fifteen individual samples per farm, per quarter from approximately eighty-five farms will be tested. - Processing and testing of fifteen colonic swabs per farm for the presence and type of salmonella from eight farms per year, this may vary depending on results from the meat-juice testing. - Supply of all meat-juice pots and swabs - Transfer of results in MS Excel spread-sheet format to SRUC Inverness and Wholesome Pigs Scotland Bids should include: - An explanation of your chosen approach to the project - A breakdown of costs Tenderers must include details of key staff to be used, examples of similar projects carried out and contact details for two referees. QMS reserve the right to check that your company is financially sound before contracting. All tenders will be treated with complete confidentiality and the decision will be taken based on best value for money and relevant experience. An electronic copy of your bid should be sent for my attention to arrive not later than 12.00pm on Friday 1st of March 2024. Successful tenders will be informed by Wednesday 6th of March and contract will commence on the 1st of April 2024. Please do not hesitate to contact me on PCS if you require further clarification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498623 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £23,500 | | Lots value | £23,500 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND | | Locality | WESTMAINS | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH28 8NZ | | 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 | Almond | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85200000 - Veterinary services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498623 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498623&idx=1 12th February 2024 - Invitation to tender for processing and testing of samples for The Scottish Salmonella Scheme - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB498623&idx=2 12th February 2024 - QMS Standard Terms - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498623 Invitation to tender for processing and testing of samples for The Scottish Salmonella Scheme - For Scottish pig farms to control levels of salmonella a cost-effective and efficient testing programme is required. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.qmscotland.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000757704 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=757704 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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