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title: "Routine and Quarantine Health Screening"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000776861"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2024-11-11"
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# Routine and Quarantine Health Screening

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000776861

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Routine and Quarantine Health Screening" within the education industry category. The scope includes routine and quarantine health screening and analogous services for research animals, avian and aquatic species. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, adhering to the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) standards. This contract, valued at £800,000, covers an initial two-year term with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods. The contract was signed on 11th November 2024 and involves the delivery of services primarily in the Edinburgh region (UKM75). Key suppliers awarded include Fera Science Ltd, Charles River UK, Envigo RMS UK Ltd., and IDEXX BioAnalytics.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale firms specialising in veterinary services, laboratory testing, and bioanalytics. Companies with robust capabilities in health screening for research animals can leverage the contract's substantial value and potential extensions. As the University of Edinburgh is a prestigious institution, successful bidders can augment their portfolio with a high-profile client, enhancing their market reputation and opening doors to similar future contracts. The open procurement method and transparent award criteria (50% technical, 50% price) ensure a level playing field, encouraging robust competition among proficient suppliers in this specialised sector.

## Notice

Routine and quarantine health screening and analogous services for research animals, avian and aquatic species

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Routine and quarantine health screening and analogous services for research animals, avian and aquatic species. Total contract length: Initial 2 Year Terms with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year.

Renewal: 2 x 12 Month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518072 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CHARLES RIVER; ENVIGO RMS; FERA SCIENCE; IDEXX BIOANA;YTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518072
- 3 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513402

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513402
  Routine and Quarantine Health Screening - Routine and quarantine health screening and analogous services for research animals, avian and aquatic species
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518072
  Routine and Quarantine Health Screening - Routine and quarantine health screening and analogous services for research animals, avian and aquatic species

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776861
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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