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title: "Invitation to tender for processing and testing of samples for The Scottish Salmonella Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796415"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-04-23"
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# Invitation to tender for processing and testing of samples for The Scottish Salmonella Scheme

Buyer: QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796415

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Scottish Salmonella Scheme, commissioned by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), has concluded with a focus on the processing and testing of samples. This contract involves the processing and testing of frozen meat-juice samples for antibodies to salmonella from approximately sixty farms and colonic swabs from eight farms, utilising the IDEXX ELISA test. The contract, valued at £43,518.62, was awarded to SRUC, a large-scale supplier known for its expertise in higher education, research, and consultancy. The procurement used an open procedure method and was classified under the services category in the agriculture sector. The signing of the contract took place on 21 April 2025, with the project activities to be conducted in Scotland.

This tender opens up substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in laboratory testing, veterinary services, and agricultural research capable of operating on a large scale. Participation in contracts like this can enhance a business's reputation and establish significant relationships with key players in the agricultural sector, such as QMS. Companies with expertise in developing innovative and efficient testing methods for agricultural products would find this contract particularly beneficial as it offers a chance to showcase their technological advancements and deliver impactful results in a critical area of food safety and marketability.

## Notice

You are invited to submit a bid to deliver a package for the next two years 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 sixty 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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

You are invited to submit a bid to deliver a package for the next two years 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 sixty 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528786 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,518 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | SRUC |
| Locality | SOUTH GYLE |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DQ |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SRUC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77100000 - Agricultural services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528786
- 15 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528367

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528367&idx=1
  15th April 2025 - Scottish (pigs) Salmonella Scheme Tender 2025-2027
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528367
  Invitation to tender for processing and testing of samples for The Scottish Salmonella Scheme - You are invited to submit a bid to deliver a package for the next two years 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 sixty 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
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528786
  Invitation to tender for processing and testing of samples for The Scottish Salmonella Scheme - You are invited to submit a bid to deliver a package for the next two years 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 sixty 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

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.qmscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796415
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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