Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) Services

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is seeking a provider to deliver Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) Services for its South Mimms site.

The opportunity has an estimated contract value of £500,000 excluding VAT (£600,000 including VAT) and is being procured through an open procedure.

The contract is expected to commence on 13 October 2026 and run until 13 October 2031, providing a five-year service arrangement.

The procurement is classified under CPV code 71900000 – Laboratory services.

The MHRA has identified the opportunity as particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Contract Information

• Buyer: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
• Reference: C456554
• Deadline: 15 September 2026, 10:00am
• Enquiry Deadline: 18 August 2026, 10:00am
• Contract Value: £500,000 excluding VAT (£600,000 including VAT)
• Delivery Length: 13 October 2026 to 13 October 2031
• Tender Link: Atamis e-sourcing portal

Tenderers are required to register and submit their response electronically through the Atamis e-sourcing portal. Submissions must be made in English.

The estimated award decision date is 2 October 2026.

Evaluation Criteria

The MHRA will evaluate tenders using the following criteria:

• Technical / Quality – 60%
• Commercial / Cost – 30%
• Social Value / Quality – 10%

Procurement Procedure

The opportunity is being conducted through an open procedure.

The procurement notice also confirms that a conflicts assessment has been prepared or revised.

The opportunity provides suppliers with a significant five-year services contract supporting the MHRA’s South Mimms site, with quality forming the largest component of the tender evaluation.

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