Award

Veterinary Services for Stansted Airport

UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Tender

24 Sep 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

Uttlesford District Council has completed the procurement process for providing veterinary services at Stansted Airport, located in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded through an open procedure, focuses on services related to official checks and inspections of products of animal origin. Key deadlines include the award date on 21st November 2025 and a standstill period ending on 3rd December 2025, with the contract commencing on 24th March 2026 and lasting until 23rd March 2029, with a potential for extension up to 2031. This procurement falls under the services category, and the total contract value is reported as £250,000, with Hall Mark Meat Hygiene Limited being the successful bidder.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly those capable of providing rigorous inspections and quality assurance for products of animal origin. Companies with experience in supplying services to public authorities and those that meet the technical and economic requirements specified, such as having qualified veterinary staff and appropriate insurance cover, stand a good chance of benefiting from this contract. The open procedure was competitive, with three final stage bids submitted, indicating potential growth opportunities for SMEs within this industry sector. The contract includes provisions for extensions, which could further enhance long-term business relationships and stability for the successful provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Veterinary Services for Stansted Airport

Notice Description

Uttlesford District Council require a provider to deliver a portal official veterinarian (OV) services at Stansted Airport, CM24 1QW. The provider will be required to conduct official checks and inspections on products of animal origin (POAO) To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=996205719

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two optional 1 year extension are available under this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a159
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076162-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, VCSE
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 23 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
UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Till
Contact Email
procurementsupportudc@chelmsford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01245 606606

Buyer Location

Locality
SAFFRON WALDEN
Postcode
CB11 4ER
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Uttlesford
Electoral Ward
Saffron Walden Audley
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALL MARK MEAT HYGIENE

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