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Official Veterinarian Services at Border Control Posts

Falkirk Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 12:57

Award Notice
Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 09:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council has completed a tendering process for the provision of Official Veterinarian Services at Border Control Posts located at the Port of Grangemouth and Perth Harbour. The procurement falls under the industry category of veterinary services and has been structured as a framework agreement. The process transitioned through the "award" and "contract" stages, with key details finalised on 30 January 2026. The open procurement method was adopted, which is characterised by an open procedure allowing multiple entries. The awarded contract, with a value of £88,298.80, was signed on 2 December 2025, and the services are crucial for maintaining compliance with regulations concerning products of animal origin and related products in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for business growth, especially for organisations operating within the veterinary services industry. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons requirements, coupled with suitable economic and technical capacities, are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders issued by regional authorities. The open procurement method ensures that qualified small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have equal opportunities to secure contracts, aligning with the broader goals of promoting regional economic development and scale efficiency in public service provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Official Veterinarian Services at Border Control Posts

Notice Description

Falkirk Council wishes to undertake a tendering process to enter into a framework agreement for the provision of Official Veterinarian Services at Border Control Posts at the Port of Grangemouth and Perth Harbour.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Port of Grangemouth (GBDPE30) is a Border Control Post (BCP) which is designated for the importation of products of animal origin (POAO), high risk food and feed not of animal origin (HRFFNAO) and plastic kitchenware from China and Hong Kong. Perth Harbour (GBPER12 is a BCP which is designated for the importation of products of animal origin not for human consumption (POAO-NHT). Falkirk Council are seeking to appoint an Official Veterinarian (OV) to both BCPs as required by Regulation 10 (1) of The Trade in Animals and Related Products (Scotland) Regulations 2012. The OV is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of official controls at the Grangemouth and Perth BCPs. Additional information: See available tender documentation.

Options: Option of up to 12 months extension on conclusion of the initial three year period.

Renewal: On conclusion of the initial three year framework agreement, an extension for a period of up to 12-month to 31 December 2029 without the need to call for further competition may be available. Any extension shall be in the best interest of the Authority and shall take into consideration factors such as innovation and improvements to our service requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059dca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008453-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,298 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
July 2028 if decision is taken not to extend. If extension is agreed, a further notice may be issued July 2029.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Falkirk Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Mistev Export Health Certification Limited

Further Information

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