--- title: "8613 - Veterinary Services and Named Veterinary Surgeon Role" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000813487" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813487" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000813487.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000813487.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING" published: "2026-03-04" --- # 8613 - Veterinary Services and Named Veterinary Surgeon Role Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000813487 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813487) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000813487.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the contract titled "8613 - Veterinary Services and Named Veterinary Surgeon Role" is being conducted by the University of Stirling. This tender, concerning services in the education industry category, specifically covers veterinary services for aquarium facilities as per the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) guidelines. Situated in Stirling, UKM77 region, the procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 27th February 2026. This open procedure signifies a by-the-book approach to transparency and inclusivity, ensuring fair competition. Note that the tender period concluded on 11th December 2025, and the procurement was planned as per EU regulations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the veterinary services sector, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with specialised skills and membership in the RCVS. Aquatic Vets Ltd has been awarded the contract valued at £200,000. Businesses capable of offering high-quality veterinary care and prescriptions for aquatic facilities would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The procurement method, designed to encourage broad participation, reflects a pursuit towards quality and competitive pricing, offering a potential avenue for businesses aiming to expand their reach in specialised veterinary service provision. ## Notice The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide NVS cover for our aquarium facilities as described in the RCVS NVS guidelines, in addition to broader veterinary clinical care, including supply of prescriptions and treatments, as required. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide NVS cover for our aquarium facilities as described in the RCVS NVS guidelines, in addition to broader veterinary clinical care, including supply of prescriptions and treatments, as required. Renewal: Option to extend the contract for up to 12 months after the initial 3 year term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550890 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 2.5 years if extension not implemented. 3.5 years if extension implemented | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £200,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK9 4LA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling North | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AQUATIC VETS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85200000 - Veterinary services ## Release History - 4 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550890 - 10 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543103 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543103&idx=8 21st November 2025 - Site Visits Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543103&idx=9 21st November 2025 - Site Visits Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543103&idx=5 10th November 2025 - FIQ to SPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543103&idx=6 10th November 2025 - Code of Conduct - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543103&idx=7 10th November 2025 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543103&idx=1 10th November 2025 - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543103&idx=2 10th November 2025 - FOI Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543103&idx=3 10th November 2025 - Offer Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV543103&idx=4 10th November 2025 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543103 8613 - Veterinary Services and Named Veterinary Surgeon Role - The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide NVS cover for our aquarium facilities as described in the RCVS NVS guidelines, in addition to broader veterinary clinical care, including supply of prescriptions and treatments, as required. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550890 8613 - Veterinary Services and Named Veterinary Surgeon Role - The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide NVS cover for our aquarium facilities as described in the RCVS NVS guidelines, in addition to broader veterinary clinical care, including supply of prescriptions and treatments, as required. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.stir.ac.uk/finance-office/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813487 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813487. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000813487.json.