2336/LM - Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) Services

Tender description

The University of Sheffield wishes to appoint a provider of Named Veterinary Surgeon services: • To carry out the responsibilities of the Named Veterinary Surgeon as laid down in the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA 1986) and in accordance with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon's Code of Practice for Named Veterinary Surgeons, including the provision of expert veterinary knowledge and advice on the use, husbandry and welfare of animals. • Provision of veterinary advice and services as required (which may be over 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year) on site at the University of Sheffield as necessary. • To carry out site visits as required and typically every week for up to 12 hours. • Work collaboratively with, and advise the Establishment Licence Holder, the Director of Biological Services and the various NACWOs, providing information and reports when appropriate. • Advise on research and husbandry procedures and the impact of disease, with the aim of continually refining and improving procedures and minimising animal suffering. • Familiarisation with all procedures being carried out under a project licence. • Provide training and advice in appropriate procedures to staff and users of the animal facility. This would include surgical techniques and knowledge of how to assess animals for potential side effects or distress. • Advise on the humane end point for animals deemed to be suffering unnecessarily to the Personal/Project licence holder. • Provide advice on the health status of animals; maintain health records and monitor trends where required. • Advise on biosecurity and appropriate quarantine arrangements. • Prescribe and direct the use of prescription only medicines and controlled drugs. • Such other duties relating to the delivery of veterinary services as may be required from time to time. • Act as the Veterinary Adviser in matters relating to DEFRA and CEFAS. • Ensure appropriate records are maintained. • Contribute to the delivery of HO licence courses if/where required. • Input advice into the University Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body. The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend. Tender Process and Documentation: This is a OJEU Open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 2nd September 2019 at 12 noon (UK time).