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Provision of an Official Veterinary Service for the Imported Food Office (LHR)

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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14 Jan 2019 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking a supplier for the "Provision of an Official Veterinary Service for the Imported Food Office" located at London Heathrow Airport. This procurement falls under the veterinary services category and is currently at the award stage. The contract, valued at £840,000, has a duration from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2021, with the tender period ending on 5th November 2018. The procurement process was conducted using an open method above the threshold, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in veterinary services or food safety compliance. Businesses with expertise in import control systems, veterinary inspection, and export certification will be well-positioned to compete. The contract plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with European Community legislation and maintaining safe standards for imported food products, attracting firms looking to expand within the food regulation and veterinary service sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Official Veterinary Service for the Imported Food Office (LHR)

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hillingdon (LBoH) is responsible for overseeing imported food and feed controls at its Imported Food Office (IFO) located at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) within the London Borough of Hillingdon. The LBoH employ a number of officers to carry out import controls on products not of animal origin and fishery products arriving at LHR. The team are also responsible for issuing export certification for various products exiting the UK for destinations around the world. European Community legislation requires imports of Products of Animal Origin (POAO) to be introduced into the United Kingdom (UK) only via an approved Border Inspection Post (BIP). The BIP at LHR is an approved (under Directives 91/496 EEC and 97/78/EC inspection facility for both products for human consumption and products not for human consumption.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e990e9ef-c383-44d8-9e22-f26fa9874598
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06e38da-d100-4f0a-9b84-bccff6e58506
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SENLAC ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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