Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure veterinary services from a SAVC-registered veterinary practice to support the Mossel Bay Municipality's K9 Unit. The services aim to ensure the health and safety of nine Belgian Shepherd dogs through comprehensive veterinary care, including vaccinations, surgeries, diagnostics, and emergency treatments, for the period from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Provision of kennel cough vaccinations.
• Referral and extensive soft tissue surgery requirements.
• Surgical procedures, utilizing facilities such as X-ray machines and in-house laboratories.
• Emergency veterinary services within Mossel Bay, with travel outside Mossel Bay at the service provider’s expense.
• Delivery of services for the nine dogs, including routine health checks, vaccinations, parasite control, dental care, radiography, nutritional management, and emergency after-hours treatments.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements specify that the veterinary practice must:

• Be registered with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).
• Provide veterinary health care for nine Belgian Shepherd dogs, ensuring their health and safety.
• Offer services such as vaccinations, soft tissue surgeries, diagnostics (X-rays, laboratory tests), and emergency treatments.
• Have the capability to perform soft tissue surgeries, radiography, and laboratory services on-site.
• Be located within Mossel Bay for prompt emergency response, with travel outside Mossel Bay covered by the service provider.
• Ensure emergency response within two hours for urgent cases.

Skills Requirements

The successful bidder must demonstrate:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in veterinary and healthcare services, with proof of experience submitted.
• Operational veterinary practice capable of providing emergency and non-emergency services as required.
• Ability to deliver full veterinary care, including laboratory services, orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries, and post-operative physiotherapy.
• Availability to respond to emergency cases within two hours.
• Qualified veterinary professionals, including surgeons and physiotherapists, accessible for specialized procedures and post-operative care.