Award

Official Veterinarian Services at Border Control Posts

FALKIRK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council has completed an open procedure for a framework agreement to provide Official Veterinarian Services at Border Control Posts, specifically at the Port of Grangemouth and Perth Harbour. This procurement falls under the industry category of services, and the location specified includes regions UKM76 and UKM77. The tender, identified by the code PS/394/26, commenced with the award stage as of 25th December 2025, with the contract signed by 2nd December 2025. It was awarded to Mistev Export Health Certification Limited, valued at £88,298.80. The contractual framework includes the possibility of a 12-month extension beyond the initial three-year period. The procurement aligns with the Scottish regulations for trade in animals and related products and is supported by an open, electronic submission process on the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in veterinary services and regulatory compliance related to animal importation. The emphasis on quality and competitive pricing, as reflected in the award criteria (60% qualitative, 40% price), positions those with a strong record of service and competitive rates favourably. Companies looking to expand in the healthcare, veterinary, or regulatory compliance sectors can leverage this framework to establish or consolidate their presence within the Scottish market. Furthermore, the alignment with community benefits requirements implies a potential added value for companies prioritising community engagement and social responsibility in their business operations.

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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.. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796631
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548419
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Neil Wood
Contact Email
cpu@falkirk.gov.uk, neil.wood@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01324504990

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9EE
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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