Tender

Manchester Airport Border Control Post provision of Official Veterinary Surgeon Service

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Official Veterinary Surgeon Service at Manchester Airport Border Control Post. This procurement belongs to the services category within the veterinary services industry and aims to protect animal and public health by conducting checks on products of animal origin. The procurement process is in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure approach, with key deadlines including submissions by 11:00 on 14th April 2026 via the e-business portal known as the Chest. Interested parties must ensure their applications are submitted before the enquiry deadline on 25th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 12th August 2026 and will run through to 11th August 2029, with an option for a two-year extension.

Businesses engaging in veterinary services, particularly those with expertise in animal health compliance at border control posts, stand to benefit from this tender. It provides a substantial business growth opportunity, with a contract value of £600,000 and a focus on quality, price, social value, and environmental sustainability. The project is suitable for small and medium enterprises, offering a chance to enhance their visibility and expand their portfolio. Companies proficient in delivering high-standard veterinary inspections and aligned with public health management, especially within Greater Manchester, will find this tender a fitting expansion avenue. Applicants must register their details on the Chest to gain access to all documentation required for submission.

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Notice Title

Manchester Airport Border Control Post provision of Official Veterinary Surgeon Service

Notice Description

MCC are procuring the provision of contracted services regarding Portal Official Veterinary Surgeons (OVS's) to undertake veterinary checks on products of animal origin, which may include fishery products on occasions, at a Border Control Post (BCP) to protect animal and public health. The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023640-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Aug 2026 - 11 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-01-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023640-2026
    16th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • www.the-chest.org.uk
    The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 14th April 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.

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