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title: "Manchester Airport Border Control Post provision of Official Veterinary Surgeon Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066b4d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# Manchester Airport Border Control Post provision of Official Veterinary Surgeon Service

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066b4d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059179-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2026 - 11 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-01-02 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £537,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVILLE & JONES (G.B. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 07:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059179-2026
- 16 Mar 2026 at 15:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023640-2026

## 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.

## Notice URLs

- https://eandj.co.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=6cff560b-5007-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=76ff560b-5007-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.manchester.gov.uk/

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