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Provision of Veterinary Services on behalf of the Imported Food Office (Heathrow Airport), London Borough of Hillingdon

London Borough of Hillingdon

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 13:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 May 2025 at 14:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

01 May 2025 at 14:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

07 Apr 2025 at 10:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Veterinary Services on behalf of the Imported Food Office (Heathrow Airport)." The contract has been awarded to Senlac Associates, indicating completion of the award stage. This tender addresses the services needed at Heathrow Airport’s Border Control Posts for monitoring and veterinary checks on Products of Animal Origin. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026, lasting for an initial three-year term with a potential two-year extension, amounting to a total value of GBP 3,799,365. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and closed on the 31st of October 2025. Key locations for service delivery include the Eurobip unit and Heathrow Perishable Centre, both situated within the UKI74 region.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in veterinary services that include POAO checks and adhering to strict legal and safety standards. SMEs, especially those with membership in the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, would be well-positioned to compete due to the specific requirements stated. The contract's scope encompasses both domestic and export certifications at a primary international transportation hub, ensuring significant exposure and industry standing for the successful bidder. With the emphasis on quality over price in the assessment criteria, businesses providing high-quality, reliable services stand to benefit significantly from participating in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Veterinary Services on behalf of the Imported Food Office (Heathrow Airport), London Borough of Hillingdon

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hillingdon (Hillingdon) manages imported food and feed controls at London Heathrow Airport's Imported Food Office (IFO). They oversee import controls on nonanimal origin products and fishery products, and issue export certifications for various products leaving the UK. Legislation mandates that Products of Animal Origin (POAO) enter the UK only through approved Border Control Posts (BCP). The BCP at Heathrow is approved for both human and non-human consumption products, handling items such like fishery products, meat, honey, blood products and hunting trophies. Hillingdon seeked an Official Veterinary Surgeons (OVS) provider to monitor BCP operations and conduct veterinary checks on POAO. The OVS must be members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and will work exclusively at the IFO, also assisting with export certification when needed. The inspections of the two products is required at BCP facilities at Heathrow: * Eurobip - Unit 2, X2, Eastern Perimeter Road, TW6 2GE * Heathrow Perishable Centre - Building 588 Sandringham Road, TW6 3SF The Contract is for an initial term of three (3) years with an extendable option for a period of two (2) years, giving a total of five (5) years (the Term).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract can be extended for 2 years (24 months) from 1st April 2029

Planning Information

This event will be held via MS Teams: Wednesday 30th April 2025 from 10.00am - 1.30pm Please register your interest in this event by Friday 25th April 2025 (12pm) please email: procurement@hillindgon.gov.uk with 'Pre Market Engagement- LB - Veterinary Services' in the email subject.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fddd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073175-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£4,295,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,295,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,799,365 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 May 2025Expired
Award Date
31 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Postcode Area
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
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Senlac Associates

Further Information

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