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title: "Official Veterinarian Services at Border Control Posts"
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# Official Veterinarian Services at Border Control Posts

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059dca

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008453-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | July 2028 if decision is taken not to extend. If extension is agreed, a further notice may be issued July 2029. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £88,298 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LARBERT |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK5 4RU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MISTEV EXPORT HEALTH CERTIFICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008453-2026
- 19 Sep 2025 at 08:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057954-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796631
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184

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