Laboratory Testing – Abortion Investigations in Cattle

Scottish Government
Scotland
Open procedure
31 August 2025 to 14 August 2028

The contractor will perform laboratory examinations on blood, milk, colostrum, and vaginal swab samples to detect brucella abortus infection. This work supports the national brucellosis monitoring programme and requires adherence to strict diagnostic protocols and reporting standards.

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Awarded value: £135k; As published
Published: 28 May 2025
Awarded: 31 August 2025; Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
Contract length: 35 months; Ends 14 August 2028

What the contract covers

Services — external laboratory testing service

Provision of specialist laboratory diagnostic testing services for the analysis of cattle samples to monitor national herd health and disease.

Laboratory examinations of blood, milk/colostrum and vaginal swab samples for evidence of brucella abortus infection
Laboratory Testing – Abortion Investigations in Cattle supporting Scotland’s programme to monitor the national herd for brucellosis

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services — external laboratory testing service
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 36 months
Contract dates: 31 August 2025 to 14 August 2028
Certifications asked for: UKAS accreditation to EN ISO/IEC 17025
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Services
CPV codes: 77000000

Services in this contract

Official veterinary controls and animal disease surveillanceMain service£691k typicalLaboratory testing of cattle samples for brucellosis monitoring

Lifecycle

Published
28 May 2025
Contract awardedto Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
31 August 2025
Contract starts
31 August 2025
Contract ends
14 August 2028

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Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/360540/laboratory-testing-abortion-investigations-in-cattle
Buyer reference: org-63
Open contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800041
Last checked: 5 November 2026

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