This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 07:08

Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Official Veterinary Surgeon Services at the Manchester Airport Border Control Post. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, falls under the industry category of veterinary services and focuses on safeguarding animal and public health by performing checks on animal origin products. The award, valued at £537,600, was granted on 19th June 2026 to EVILLE & JONES (G.B.) LIMITED headquartered in Leeds. The contract period is set to commence on 12th August 2026 and will run until 11th August 2029, with options for two one-year extensions. The procurement process reached the award stage with the final bids evaluated by 10th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in veterinary services, particularly those experienced in animal health and regulatory compliance within border control environments. Businesses of a small to medium enterprise (SME) scale, similar to EVILLE & JONES (G.B.) LIMITED, are well-positioned to engage in such contracts by leveraging their specialised skills and services to meet the stringent quality, social value, and environmental criteria set forth by Manchester City Council. The open procurement method ensures a competitive bidding environment, thus providing prospects for businesses to expand their market presence in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

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/059179-2026
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
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£537,600 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2026 - 11 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-01-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVILLE & JONES (G.B.

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059179-2026
    24th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • 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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