Veterinary Supplies and Associated Consumables, Equipment and Software
A Tender Notice
by APUC LIMITED
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Supply)
- Duration
- 3 year
- Value
- 20M
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 11 Oct 2023
- Delivery
- To 09 Nov 2026 (est.)
- Deadline
- 10 Nov 2023 00:00
Concepts
Location
STIRLING
2 buyers
- Apuc Stirling
Description
The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Veterinary Supplies and Associated Consumables, Equipment and Software to be utilised primarily in the various Veterinary schools of the UK and in the wider Higher and Further Education sectors. The Authority are seeking to, through this tendering process, minimise the resource required to complete purchases for Veterinary Supplies and Associated Consumables, Equipment and Software. A maximum of up to 15 Contractors will be appointed to each lot on this Framework Agreement.
Lot Division
| 1 | Veterinary Pharmaceuticals - Manufacturers This would include, but not be limited to the supply of pharmaceutical products licensed for use in animals supplied via Licensed Manufacturers Award Criteria
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| 2 | Veterinary Pharmaceuticals - Wholesalers This would include, but not be limited to the supply of pharmaceutical products licensed for use in animals supplied via Licensed Wholesalers Award Criteria
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| 3 | Human Pharmaceuticals for Veterinary Use This would include, but not be limited to the supply of human crossover pharmaceutical products for use in the treatment of animals. Award Criteria
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| 4 | Veterinary Pharmaceutical Specials This would include, but not be limited to the supply of laboratory consumables, surgery consumables and oncology consumables, veterinary, PPE, hygiene, and cleaning products. Award Criteria
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| 5 | Veterinary Consumables The supply of Veterinary Consumables including, but not be limited to laboratory consumables, surgery consumables and oncology consumables, veterinary, PPE, hygiene, and cleaning products. Award Criteria
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| 6 | Equine Farming and Large Animal Equipment The supply of Equine and Large Animal Equipment, including but not limited to, stabling equipment, feeding products (troughs and buckets), fencing, bedding. Award Criteria
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| 7 | General Type Veterinary Equipment The supply of General Type Veterinary Equipment including, but not limited to anaesthesia equipment, infusion equipment, dental equipment, plus other small animal pet equipment such as housing, beds, toys and other accessories. Award Criteria
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| 8 | Veterinary imaging Systems The supply of Veterinary Imaging Equipment including, but not limited to X-Ray, CT Scanner, Ultrasound (general and cardiac), and fluoroscopy (please note that large capital equipment purchases such as MRI Scanners and Spectrometers will not be supplied via this framework and will be covered by the NWUPC HVLE framework LAB3162 NW). Award Criteria
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| 9 | Veterinary Related Software This would include, but not be limited to, Veterinary Practice Software and associated veterinary software products Award Criteria
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Renewal Options
The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements
CPV Codes
- 33651690 - Vaccines for veterinary medicine
- 03140000 - Animal products and related products
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 03142000 - Animal products
- 03144000 - Agricultural supplies
- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
Indicators
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
- Financial restrictions apply.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Award on basis of price.
Other Information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015 Suppliers should confirm they will be in a position to complete (at point of award) the following: Appendix A Form of Tender Appendix B Freedom of Information Appendix D APUC Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct Appendix G GDPR Contractor Assessment Form (required for Lot 9 Only) Appendix H Declaration of Non-involvement in Serious Organised Crime Appendix I Declaration of Non-involvement in Human Trafficking Appendix J SCM RP Section 1 - Company Profile Living Wage Status Please provide details on your position on the Real Living Wage. This information should be submitted in the Technical envelope. It is for information only and will not be scored. Prompt Payment Tenderers must confirm that payment of subcontractors at all stages of the supply chain will be made within a maximum of 30 days and that this will be managed. Acceptance of Standard Terms and Conditions Tenderers must confirm that they will accept the Standard Terms and Conditions as set out in Appendix C APUC Template on Framework Agreement Terms and Conditions. Tenderers wishing to propose an amendment to the Terms and Conditions may do so by attaching the amendment to the appropriate section in PCS-T. The Authority will review and consider the amendments but do not have to accept any amendments proposed. This information should be submitted in the Technical envelope. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the contractual terms. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 51692. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: Sub-Contracting is not a significant part of the overall anticipated contract spend. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Contractor will work with the Authority to deliver Community Benefits or social value where they are identifiable throughout the term of the Framework Agreement. Examples of Community Benefits or social value are providing training opportunities to staff and students, graduate placements and supply chain development in the local community.
Reference
- FTS 029981-2023