---
title: "Veterinary Services for Stansted Airport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a159"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-07"
---

# Veterinary Services for Stansted Airport

Buyer: UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a159

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## Summary

Uttlesford District Council has completed the procurement process for providing Veterinary Services at Stansted Airport, located in Saffron Walden, CM24 1QW. The tender, titled "Veterinary Services for Stansted Airport," falls under the services category, specifically veterinary services. The open procurement procedure was covered by GPA and CPTPP agreements. Notably, this process culminated in a contract award to Hall Mark Meat Hygiene Limited. The procurement process reached the award stage with a contract signed on 20th March 2026 and active from 24th March 2026 until 23rd March 2029, with potential extensions up to 23rd March 2031. The contract value, awarded on an open procedure basis, is £300,000 gross.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in veterinary services, as it involves providing official veterinarian services at a major international airport. Companies with expertise in animal product inspections and a solid understanding of the relevant regulations can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and portfolio. SMEs, such as Hall Mark Meat Hygiene Limited, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that smaller enterprises with the right capabilities and qualifications—such as membership in the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons—are well-suited to compete. This contract can serve as a foothold advantage in procurement competition and a chance to solidify standing in the public sector services market.

## Notice

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)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031268-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | SAFFRON WALDEN |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB11 4ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Uttlesford |
| Electoral ward | Saffron Walden Audley |
| Westminster constituency | North West Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALL MARK MEAT HYGIENE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 08:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031268-2026
- 21 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076162-2025
- 24 Sep 2025 at 14:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059369-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031268-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076162-2025
  21st November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059369-2025
  24th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WD698GKYBR
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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