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Published 20 Apr 2026, 14:08 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit

Official notice

Authority: Scottish Police Authority (Central government)

Framework agreement3 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 22 May 2026
Lots 3see the lot list below

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit in Glasgow, Glenrothes and Cairnryan.

CPV: Veterinary services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 5 suppliers

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Vet Services - GlasgowRenewal

Provision of vet services within 25 miles of location of Police Scotland Glasgow Dog Unit (G43 1AT)

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 1 x 12 month extension available (3+1)Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Vet Services - GlenrothesRenewal

Vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit - to be located within 25 miles of the Glenrothes Dog Unit (KY6 2RJ)

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 1 x 12 month extension available (3+1)Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Vet Services - CairnryanRenewal

Provision of vet services within 25 miles of location of Police Scotland Cairnryan Dog Unit (DG9 8RG)

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: 1 x 12 month extension available (3+1)Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

Conditions of participation2
  • Technical & professional ability

    as per SPD

  • Technical & professional ability

    Qualified Veterinary Professionals.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 4 points.
  • “Vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 5 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
20 Apr 2026, 14:08 BST
Last source update
20 Apr 2026, 14:08 BST
Award evaluation window
22 May 2026 – …
Authority reference
PROC-26-3399
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-035654
Classification (CPV)
Veterinary services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM72)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06865d Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

as per tender docs

Publisher note: 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=829830. 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:829830) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=829830

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
22 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Bids opened
22 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

20 Apr 2026 → 22 May 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published191 days ago
    20 Apr 2026, 14:08 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period ends159 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    22 May 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened159 days ago
    22 May 2026, 12:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Scottish Police Authority

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawPublic order and safety 2 French Street, Dalmarnock, Glasgow, Scotland, G40 4EHContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Glasgow Sheriff CourtReview body Glasgow

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.