Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Stirling
Procurement Services, Finance Office, Room 2Z6, Cottrell Building
Stirling
FK9 4LA
Telephone
+44 1786466186
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.stir.ac.uk/finance-office/procurement/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00112
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
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
8613 - Veterinary Services and Named Veterinary Surgeon Role
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend the contract for up to 12 months after the initial 3 year term.
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
[4A2b] The vet(s) and NVS(s) involved in delivering this contract must have membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision
The role of a Named Veterinary Surgeon is set out in the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 Amendment Regulations 2012 (SI 2012/3039)
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
11 December 2025
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
11 December 2025
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: 2.5 years if extension not implemented. 3.5 years if extension implemented
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=813487.
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:813487)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=813487
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Stirling
Country
United Kingdom