Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
SRUC
Peter Wilson Building , Kings Buildings West Mains Road
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG
Telephone
+44 1315354000
Fax
+44 1315354314
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00021
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Higher Education, Research, and Consultancy
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Higher Education, Research, and Consultancy
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Contract for the provision of BVD Ab ELISA Test Kits
Reference number
19344
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Under this contract the Supplier is required to provide and deliver SRUC’s requirement for BVD Ab Elisa Test Kits. At current levels, SRUC carries out circa 60,000 tests per annum.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SAC Consulting Veterinary Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of SRUC, provides advice and laboratory services to thousands of customers in Great Britain, Ireland and Worldwide. We employ over 25 vets who have the backing of around 100 scientific and support staff. Operating to ISO17025, we provide a practical approach coupled with strong scientific knowledge. Our services are delivered through a network of eight Disease Surveillance Centres located across Scotland, with all testing activities carried out at our Central Analytical Laboratory (CAL) located on the Pentland Science Park, EH26 0PH.
Under this contract the Supplier is required to provide and deliver SRUC’s requirement for BVD Ab Elisa Test Kits. At current levels, SRUC carries out circa 60,000 tests per annum. SAC Consulting Veterinary Services has a clear responsibility to its stakeholders, including commercial and non-commercial clients, Cattle Health Certification Standards (UK), and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service to select test kits that best support stakeholder’s interests.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Professional Ability & Resources / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Capability / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation & Added Value / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 45
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
One additional period of 12 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Tenderers should note the following selection criteria, that their insurance cover meets the following levels:
Employer’s Compulsory Liability Insurance (GBP 10 million)
Professional Indemnity Insurance (GBP 5 million)
Public Liability Insurance (GBP 10 million)
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
26 March 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
26 March 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Every 2 to 3 years
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=644998.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:644998)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=644998
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom