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250244 - Contract for The Services of a Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS)

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

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 09:11.

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).

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Agenda Resource Management Limited

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£1m
Awarded
13 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PCCG-5828-GGPN
Location
Hull, UKE11, HU12 8YJ, United Kingdom

Agenda Resource Management Ltd

Matched by number
Shared published award value
£1m
Awarded
13 Nov 2025
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 03295323
Location
Burstwick, UKE12, HU12 9HE, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85200000 — Veterinary services

Lots

  • Lot 1AED 1m · Source currency differs from tender

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
250244
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

Covered By

GPA
CPTPP

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
11 Sept 2032, 00:59

Expected award period

Ends
11 Dec 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
14 Oct 2025, 16:00

Contract terms

Financial Terms
30 days from receipt of a valid invoice

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

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

Renewal

Description
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 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
2 Mar 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
1 Mar 2033, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN06
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Veterinary services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-1
Description
250244 - Provision of services for Named Veterinary Surgeons (NVS) - Tender Documents
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 2
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 3
Id
055445-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
10 Sept 2025, 14:51

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

Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-03295323
Name
Agenda Resource Management Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKE12
Country
GB
Locality
Burstwick
Postal Code
HU12 9HE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Mill View Offices

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
03295323
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-PPON-PCCG-5828-GGPN
Name
Agenda Resource Management Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKE11
Country
GB
Locality
Hull
Postal Code
HU12 8YJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Regents Court

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PCCG-5828-GGPN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Telephone
03456445545

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
13 Nov 2025, 00:00
Title
Contract for The Services of a Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS)
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
13 Nov 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN06
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Veterinary services

Value

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

Options

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

Renewal

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

Documents

Entry 1
Id
073764-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
13 Nov 2025, 21:33
Entry 2
Id
073765-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
13 Nov 2025, 22:04

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-03295323
Name
Agenda Resource Management Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-PPON-PCCG-5828-GGPN
Name
Agenda Resource Management Limited

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
073765-2025
Description
Amendment to estimated date contract will be signed.

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
26 Nov 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

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

Standstill Period

Ends
24 Nov 2025, 23:59

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Contract for The Services of a Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS)
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
3 Dec 2025, 00:00
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

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

Period

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

Options

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

Renewal

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

Documents

Entry 1
Id
083601-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
17 Dec 2025, 08:02
Entry 2
Id
084660-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
18 Dec 2025, 20:50

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
084660-2025
Description
Amended to add Region - Belfast

Agreed Metrics

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Escalation Response 95% of logged issues responded to within 4 working hours.

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Onsite Response 95% of onsite requests to be responded to within 2 working days.

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1

Recorded locations

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

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0597ac-2025-12-18T20:50:53ZTender notice on Find a Tender ·