Scope
Reference
250244
Description
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).
Contract 1. Contract for The Services of a Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS)
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
13 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
13 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 24 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029
- Possible extension to 1 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
3 years, with options to extend by up to a further 48 months (4 x 12 months extension options)
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
3 years, with options to extend by up to a further 48 months (4 x 12 months extension options)
CPV classifications
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Agenda Resource Management Ltd
- Companies House: 03295323
Mill View Offices
Burstwick
HU12 9HE
United Kingdom
Email: info@agenda-mc.co.uk
Region: UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Contract for The Services of a Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS)
Contracting authority
Queen's University Belfast
- Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: 101788
University Rd
Belfast
BT7 1NN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@qub.ac.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland