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title: "Veterinary Molecular Biology Test Kits"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775665"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SRUC"
published: "2025-01-21"
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# Veterinary Molecular Biology Test Kits

Buyer: SRUC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775665

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## Summary

The Scottish Rural College (SRUC) based in Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the provision of Veterinary Molecular Biology Test Kits. The procurement process, which followed an open procedure, falls within the Higher Education, Further Education, Research, and Consultancy industry category. Key components include MAP DNA extraction and MAP real-time PCR test kits, as well as BVDV ear tissue lysis and BVDV real-time PCR test kits, to support SRUC Veterinary Services' diagnostic and advisory work. This contract, valued at £310,000 GBP and signed on 21st January 2025, involves the supply of goods to SRUC's facilities located across Scotland and is governed by ISO17025 standards.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of molecular biology test kits, especially those capable of meeting strict quality standards and ISO accreditation requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Innovative Diagnostics, which successfully secured both lots of the contract, can leverage their specialised capabilities to engage in high-value government contracts. Businesses with expertise in molecular diagnostics, particularly those with the ability to handle ISO17025-compliant products and services, are well-positioned to compete for similar procurement opportunities, thereby expanding their market reach and enhancing their credentials in the industry.

## Notice

SRUC Veterinary Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of SRUC, provides advice and laboratory services to thousands of customers in Great Britain, Ireland and Worldwide. We employ over 25 vets who have the backing of around 100 scientific and support staff. Operating to ISO17025, we provide a practical approach coupled with strong scientific knowledge. Our services are delivered through a network of eight Disease Surveillance Centres / Hubs located across Scotland. Under this contract the Contractor is required to provide and deliver SRUC's requirement for MAP DNA extraction and MAP real-time PCR test kits and/or BVDV ear tissue lysis and BVDV real-time PCR test kits.

### Lot Information

MAP Test kits

Please see Schedule 2 of the Invitation to Tender

Renewal: One 12 month extension, by mutual agreement.

BVDV Test Kits

Please see Schedule 2 of the Invitation to Tender

Renewal: One 12 month extension, 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=JAN522184 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 - 60 months from date of contract award. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £155,000 |

## 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNOVATIVE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522184
- 28 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513021

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG513021&idx=1
  28th August 2024 - SRUC 20943 ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513021
  Veterinary Molecular Biology Test Kits - SRUC Veterinary Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of SRUC, provides advice and laboratory services to thousands of customers in Great Britain, Ireland and Worldwide. We employ over 25 vets who have the backing of around 100 scientific and support staff. Operating to ISO17025, we provide a practical approach coupled with strong scientific knowledge. Our services are delivered through a network of eight Disease Surveillance Centres / Hubs located across Scotland. Under this contract the Contractor is required to provide and deliver SRUC's requirement for MAP DNA extraction and MAP real-time PCR test kits and/or BVDV ear tissue lysis and BVDV real-time PCR test kits.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522184
  Veterinary Molecular Biology Test Kits - SRUC Veterinary Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of SRUC, provides advice and laboratory services to thousands of customers in Great Britain, Ireland and Worldwide. We employ over 25 vets who have the backing of around 100 scientific and support staff. Operating to ISO17025, we provide a practical approach coupled with strong scientific knowledge. Our services are delivered through a network of eight Disease Surveillance Centres / Hubs located across Scotland. Under this contract the Contractor is required to provide and deliver SRUC's requirement for MAP DNA extraction and MAP real-time PCR test kits and/or BVDV ear tissue lysis and BVDV real-time PCR test kits.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sruc.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775665

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