23N03479 - Acquisition of animal maintenance services (mice) at the CNC Animal Facility

Tender 23N03479 is for the acquisition of services related to the maintenance of animals, specifically mice, within the Animal Facility (Biotério) of the CNC (likely an acronym for a research center or institution). This service is crucial for research institutions that utilize animal models, as proper animal care and husbandry are essential for ethical research and the validity of experimental results. The maintenance services would typically include providing appropriate housing, feeding, watering, cage cleaning, health monitoring, and potentially veterinary care for the mouse colonies. The CNC's Animal Facility requires reliable and specialized support to ensure the well-being of the animals and to maintain the integrity of the research programs that depend on them. The tender will specify the required standards of care, the number of animals to be maintained, the duration of the service contract, and the qualifications expected of the service provider, ensuring compliance with animal welfare regulations and scientific best practices.

This is a services contract in the Research, agriculture and food security and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Veterinary, Rehabilitation and Research Institutions. Located in Portugal, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 11,111.

Published through base_gov_pt, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the Research sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.