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title: "Laboratory Testing - Supply of Brucellosis Bulk Milk Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822684"
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# Laboratory Testing - Supply of Brucellosis Bulk Milk Testing Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822684

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is overseeing a procurement process for laboratory testing services specifically focused on Brucellosis bulk milk testing. This initiative falls under the category of general public services and aims to ensure compliance with the Animal Health Regulation (AHR) within the UK, particularly in the region of Scotland. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, conducive to a transparent and competitive tendering environment. The procurement process has transitioned to the award stage as of 18 March 2026, following the conclusion of the tender period on 2 March 2026. The active contract is valued at £49,999 GBP. The services will be carried out by the contractor, National Milk Laboratories, located in Glasgow. The process requires electronic submissions and emphasises quality assurance and legislative compliance.

This tender invites businesses with expertise in laboratory testing, particularly those experienced in complying with European regulations and standards for animal health. Businesses capable of meeting the legislative requirements for Brucellosis testing and those qualified to handle zoonotic disease concerns would be ideal candidates. This opportunity can significantly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) poised for expansion, especially those engaged in services related to veterinary diagnostics and public health. The tender offers a chance to establish a long-term contractual relationship with the Scottish Government, catering to future surveillance programmes essential for maintaining biosecurity within the UK's livestock industry.

## Notice

The Scottish Government's Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate, Animal Health and Welfare Division wishes to establish a contract with an appropriately qualified and experienced contractor to carry out laboratory testing for Brucellosis on samples of milk supplied to them by primary milk purchasers and producer retailers of milk in accordance with legislative requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This specification sets out the requirements for the processing and testing of milk samples taken from bulk milk tanks for evidence of brucella abortus infection. The current surveillance programme for Brucellosis is necessary to align with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, referred to as the Animal Health Regulation (AHR). Brucellosis has been eradicated from the indigenous national herd, but there remains an on-going threat of the disease re-entering GB through imported stock and therefore this testing continues to be a vital component of our Brucellosis surveillance. Regulation (EU) 2017/625 requires the operation of a Quality Assurance programme to be performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law and animal health and welfare rules. Brucellosis is a highly contagious disease of livestock and is characterised by abortions or reproductive failure in cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans through drinking unpasteurised milk from infected animals. It is currently the statutory responsibility of each primary milk purchaser and producer retailers of milk to collect and submit samples to a laboratory approved for testing. Approved laboratory status is granted by Scottish Ministers. The Scottish Ministers are hereinafter called the "Authority" and the approved laboratory the "Contractor." The requirements for Brucellosis milk testing in Scotland are set out in the Brucellosis (Scotland) Order 2009 (as amended)

Renewal: Potential extension for 6 times 1 month

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552069 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL MILK LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552069
- 4 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548791

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB548791&idx=1
  4th February 2026 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548791
  Laboratory Testing - Supply of Brucellosis Bulk Milk Testing Services - The Scottish Government's Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate, Animal Health and Welfare Division wishes to establish a contract with an appropriately qualified and experienced contractor to carry out laboratory testing for Brucellosis on samples of milk supplied to them by primary milk purchasers and producer retailers of milk in accordance with legislative requirements.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552069
  Laboratory Testing - Supply of Brucellosis Bulk Milk Testing Services - The Scottish Government's Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate, Animal Health and Welfare Division wishes to establish a contract with an appropriately qualified and experienced contractor to carry out laboratory testing for Brucellosis on samples of milk supplied to them by primary milk purchasers and producer retailers of milk in accordance with legislative requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822684
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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