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250077 - Provision of services for Named Veterinary Surgeons (NVS)

Queen's University Belfast · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 04:46.

Opportunity overview

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences' Biological Services Core Technology Unit (BSU), at Queen's University Belfast (Queen's) wish to procure the services of a Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) for the BSU. Scientific Procedure Establishments, breeding and supplying establishments1 are required to name a veterinary surgeon(s), nominated by the Establishment Licence Holder, in their Licence Schedule, who accepts responsibility under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA) and its subsequent amendments to provide advice on the health, welfare and treatment of animals within these establishments. The NVS will fulfil the duties of the NVS in accordance with ASPA, and its subsequent amendments. ASPA is a UK-wide Act and is administered by the Home Office in Great Britain and the Department of Health (DOH) in Northern Ireland. The NVS's role is to advise on the Health and Welfare of the animals in the Establishment, the performance of techniques, and to diagnose and treat diseases. They are responsible for directing the use of controlled and prescription-only medicines in the animals and should be familiar with the project licences in use at Queen's. The NVS must also be involved in the drafting of new project licence applications or amendments, and the discussions of Animal Welfare and Use Committees, such as the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB). Further information is available at: https://www.rcvs.org.uk/setting-standards/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-surgeons/supporting-guidance/named-veterinary-surgeons/ Please also see: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/research-and-testing-using-animals

Classification

  • CPV85200000 — Veterinary services

Lots

  • Lot LOT-0001£1m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
250077
Status
complete
Published risks
Evolving Service Requirements • Changes to the scope of veterinary services may arise due to: o Expansion or reconfiguration of the Biological Services Unit. o Introduction of new species, procedures, or research methodologies. o Amendments to legal, ethical, or licensing requirements (e.g. under the Animals [Scientific Procedures] Act 1986). Impact: This may require additional time, specialisation, or resource commitments from the veterinary provider, and could necessitate a contract modification. Additional Consumables or Equipment • The veterinary service may require access to additional or specialist consumables, diagnostics, or therapeutic agents that are not currently in use or foreseeable. Impact: These costs may not be fully covered under the original contract scope and may require budgetary adjustment or procurement support. Integration with Future Software or Systems • The provider may be required to interface with future digital systems (e.g. electronic records, compliance platforms, or biosecurity monitoring tools) introduced by the Department of Health. Impact: This could involve additional training, time investment, or technical development that may not be currently estimable. Continuity and Availability Risks • Risks associated with the availability of the provider, such as: o Unexpected staff shortages or turnover. o Lack of appropriate cover for leave or emergencies. o Limited capacity to respond to out-of-hours, urgent, or specialist callouts. Impact: May affect service reliability or continuity of animal care, requiring contingency planning. Compliance and Regulatory Risks • Regulatory or compliance breaches could arise if either party fails to meet evolving expectations under Department of Health licensing, university policy, or veterinary best practice. Impact: May lead to enforcement action, reputational damage, or contract suspension/termination. Cost and Scope Escalation • As described above, unknown developments may lead to: o Increase in the scope of work. o Associated increases in cost or resource requirements that are not foreseen within the initial pricing model. Impact: May require formal contract modification under applicable public procurement regulations. Risk Management To mitigate these risks: • Queens University and the supplier will maintain open and proactive communication. • Regular contract reviews will be held to assess evolving needs and service delivery. • Any required modifications will be managed in accordance with public procurement law and recorded transparently.
Has Recurrence
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
034548-2025
Description
Changing time for submission to 16:00 hrs. as per tender documents.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
21 Jun 2032, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
16 Sept 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
30 Jul 2025, 16:00

Enquiry period

Ends
23 Jul 2025, 16:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
LOT-0001
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
1,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,200,000

Renewal

Description
3 years, with options to extend by up to a further 48 months (4 x 12 months extension options)

Award criteria

Weighting Description
• Price 60% • Mandatory Specification - Pass/Fail • Desirable Criteria - 15% • Qualitative - 20% • Sustainability - 5%

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Simple description
Type
price
Description
• Price 60% • Mandatory Specification - Pass/Fail • Desirable Criteria - 15% • Qualitative - 20% • Sustainability - 5%

Contract period

Ends
1 Jan 2029, 23:59
Starts
2 Jan 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
1 Jan 2033, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
LOT-0001
Related Lot
LOT-0001

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Veterinary services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-1
Description
Suppliers wishing to express an interest in this tender must register at this address and download the documentation
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 2
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 3
Id
034078-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
20 Jun 2025, 14:07
Entry 4
Id
034548-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
24 Jun 2025, 08:00
Entry 5
Id
051958-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK12
Description
Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderCancellationNotice
Published
28 Aug 2025, 13:22

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-NIC-101788
Name
Queen's University Belfast

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKN06
Country
GB
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT7 1NN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
University Rd

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Id
GB-NIR
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply

Identifier

Id
101788
Scheme
GB-NIC

Contact

Name
Shauna Ryan

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Status Details
Identified several procedural considerations that require us to take a precautionary step to ensure full compliance under the Procurement Act 2023, so a decision was taken to terminate the current process.
Final Status Date
27 Aug 2025, 00:00

Related lots

LOT-0001

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Award ID
1

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UKN06 · BT7 1NN · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0550f2-2025-08-28T13:22:37+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·