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# Veterinary Supplies and Associated Consumables, Equipment and Software

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/veterinary-supplies-and-associated-consumables-equipment-and-software-ocds-h6vhtk-040b17). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** APUC Ltd: "Veterinary Supplies and Associated Consumables, Equipment and Software". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £20,000,000. 9 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 10 Nov 2023. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [APUC Ltd](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/apuc-ltd-coh-sc314764)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £20,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 10 November 2023 at 00:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 9
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Agricultural supplies, Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products, Animal products, Animal products and related products, For veterinary use (+4 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-040b17`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/veterinary-supplies-and-associated-consumables-equipment-and-software-ocds-h6vhtk-040b17#tl-md)

## 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.

## Lots (9)
### Lot 1: Veterinary Pharmaceuticals - Manufacturers
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 33651690
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This would include, but not be limited to the supply of pharmaceutical products licensed for use in animals supplied via Licensed Manufacturers. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of th...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Veterinary Pharmaceuticals - Wholesalers
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 03140000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This would include, but not be limited to the supply of pharmaceutical products licensed for use in animals supplied via Licensed Wholesalers. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the ...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Human Pharmaceuticals for Veterinary Use
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 33600000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This would include, but not be limited to the supply of human crossover pharmaceutical products for use in the treatment of animals. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Veterinary Pharmaceutical Specials
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 33651690
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This would include, but not be limited to the supply of laboratory consumables, surgery consumables and oncology consumables,
veterinary, PPE, hygiene, and cleaning products. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this compet...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Veterinary Consumables
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 03140000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** The supply of Veterinary Consumables including, but not be limited to laboratory consumables, surgery consumables and oncology
consumables, veterinary, PPE, hygiene, and cleaning products. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded fr...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: Equine Farming and Large Animal Equipment
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 03000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** The supply of Equine and Large Animal Equipment, including but not limited to, stabling equipment, feeding products (troughs and
buckets), fencing, bedding. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are ...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 7: General Type Veterinary Equipment
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 03142000, 03144000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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. Additional information...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 8: Veterinary imaging Systems
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 33110000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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 suppl...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 9: Veterinary Related Software
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 48100000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This would include, but not be limited to, Veterinary Practice Software and associated veterinary software products. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in ...

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F030109-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-10-12T12:37:54.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T15:15:43.922Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-040b17