Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
APUC LTD
Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre
Glasgow
FK8 2DZ
UK
Contact person: David Benstead
E-mail: DBENSTEAD@APUC-SCOT.AC.UK
NUTS: UKM77
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Veterinary Supplies and Associated Consumables, Equipment and Software
Reference number: LAB1030 AP
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33651690
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
20 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Veterinary Pharmaceuticals - Manufacturers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33651690
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This would include, but not be limited to the supply of pharmaceutical products licensed for use in animals supplied via Licensed Manufacturers
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional 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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Veterinary Pharmaceuticals - Wholesalers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85200000
03142000
03140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This would include, but not be limited to the supply of pharmaceutical products licensed for use in animals supplied via Licensed Wholesalers
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional 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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Human Pharmaceuticals for Veterinary Use
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33651690
03140000
03142000
33600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This would include, but not be limited to the supply of human crossover pharmaceutical products for use in animals.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional 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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Veterinary Consumables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03140000
03142000
03330000
33140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Veterinary Consumables including, but not be limited to laboratory consumables, surgery consumables and oncology consumables, veterinary, PPE, hygiene, and cleaning products.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional 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
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Equine Farming and Large Animal Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03140000
03142000
03330000
03000000
03300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Equine and Large Animal Equipment, including but not limited to, stabling equipment, feeding products (troughs and buckets), fencing, bedding.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional 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
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
General Type Veterinary Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03142000
03140000
33000000
33100000
38434540
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional 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
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Veterinary imaging Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional 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
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Veterinary Related Software
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48100000
48000000
33600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This would include, but not be limited to, Veterinary Practice Software and associated veterinary software products.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional 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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 198-622410
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Veterinary Pharmaceuticals - Manufacturers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vernacare International Limited
1 Western Avenue, Matrix Park
Chorley
PR7 7NB
UK
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KRKA UK
17 Saddlers Gate
Strathaven
ML10 6US
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 20 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Veterinary Pharmaceuticals - Wholesalers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AH UK Animal Health (PVT) Limited T/A Covetrus
5 Merchant Square West
London
W21AS
UK
Telephone: +44 7824165720
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 20 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Human Pharmaceuticals for Veterinary Use
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AH UK Animal Health (PVT) Limited T/A Covetrus
5 Merchant Square West
London
W21AS
UK
Telephone: +44 7824165720
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DMS Plus Limited
Unit 2 - 4, Blacknest Ind. Estate
Alton
GU34 4PX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 20 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Veterinary Consumables
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AH UK Animal Health (PVT) Limited T/A Covetrus
5 Merchant Square West
London
W21AS
UK
Telephone: +44 7824165720
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DMS Plus Limited
Unit 2 - 4, Blacknest Ind. Estate
Alton
GU34 4PX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ICU Medical
100 New Bridge Street
London
EC4V 6JA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Infusion Concepts Ltd
Wellington Business Park Units 1 -3, Norland Rd Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 3DF, Bardsey
Sowerby Bridge
HX6 3DF
UK
Telephone: +44 7540049080
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clonallon Laboratories Limited
5 Milltown Industrial Estate
Warrenpoint
BT35 6PR
US
NUTS: US
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited
1030 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
RG41 5TS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IMV imaging UK Ltd
Imaging House, Phoenix Crescent
Bellshill
ML4 3NJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7715496101
NUTS: UKM95
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
It's Interventional Limited
Albreda House, Lydgate Lane
Sheffield
S10 5FH
UK
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mahr Impex UK Ltd
17 & 19 Great Russell Court, Fieldhead Business Centre
Bradford
BD7 1JZ
UK
NUTS: UKE41
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smiths Medical International Ltd
1500 Eureka Park, Lower Pemberton
Ashford
TN25 4BF
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vernacare International Limited
1 Western Avenue, Matrix Park
Chorley
PR7 7NB
UK
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vygon (UK) Ltd
The Pierre Simonet Building, V Park, Gateway North, Latham Road
Swindon
SN25 4DL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 20 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Equine Farming and Large Animal Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Infusion Concepts Ltd
Wellington Business Park Units 1 -3, Norland Rd Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 3DF, Bardsey
Sowerby Bridge
HX6 3DF
UK
Telephone: +44 7540049080
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 20 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: General Type Veterinary Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AH UK Animal Health (PVT) Limited T/A Covetrus
5 Merchant Square West
London
W21AS
UK
Telephone: +44 7824165720
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DMS Plus Limited
Unit 2 - 4, Blacknest Ind. Estate
Alton
GU34 4PX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ICU Medical
100 New Bridge Street
London
EC4V 6JA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Infusion Concepts Ltd
Wellington Business Park Units 1 -3, Norland Rd Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 3DF, Bardsey
Sowerby Bridge
HX6 3DF
UK
Telephone: +44 7540049080
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CASCO Pet Ltd
Unit 23 - 25, 25 Lawson Hunt Industrial PArk
Broadbridge Heath
RH12 3JR
UK
Telephone: +44 7538194361
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Orca Medical
FUTURE SPACE, UWE
BRISTOL
BS348RB
UK
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Photon Surgical Systems Ltd
Unit B, Aquarius Centre
Quedgeley
GL2 2FN
UK
NUTS: UKK13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mindray Animal Medical
7th Floor, World trade building, Prinses Margrietplantsoen
The Hague
43 2595 AM
NL
NUTS: NL332
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 20 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Veterinary imaging Systems
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Canon Medical Systems Ltd
Boundary Court, Gatwick Road, Crawley
Crawley
RH10 9AX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IMV imaging UK Ltd
Imaging House, Phoenix Crescent
Bellshill
ML4 3NJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7715496101
NUTS: UKM95
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AQUILANT ENDOSCOPY
ALTON BUSINESS PARK, ALTON ROAD
ROSS ON WYE
HR9 5BP
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medical Imaging Systems Limited (MIS Healthcare)
26/27 Capitol Park, Capitol Way
London
NW9 0EQ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Orca Medical
FUTURE SPACE, UWE
BRISTOL
BS348RB
UK
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TIC Mobile
The Hive London, Camrose Avenue
EDGWARE
HA8 6AG
UK
NUTS: UKI71
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Xograph Healthcare Ltd
Xograph House, Ebley Road
Stonehouse
GL10 2LU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mindray Animal Medical
7th Floor, World trade building, Prinses Margrietplantsoen
The Hague
43 2595 AM
NL
NUTS: NL332
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Photon Surgical Systems Ltd
Unit B, Aquarius Centre
Quedgeley
GL2 2FN
UK
NUTS: UKK13
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mahr Impex UK Ltd
17 & 19 Great Russell Court, Fieldhead Business Centre
Bradford
BD7 1JZ
UK
NUTS: UKE41
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 20 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Title: Veterinary Related Software
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AH UK Animal Health (PVT) Limited T/A Covetrus
5 Merchant Square West
London
W21AS
UK
Telephone: +44 7824165720
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 20 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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.
(SC Ref:758563)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
Viewfield Place
Stirling
FK8 1NH
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/03/2024