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Official Veterinarian Services at Border Control Posts

Falkirk Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Falkirk Council

Buyer Address: Falkirk Stadium, Falkirk, UKM76, FK2 9EE

Contact Name: Neil Wood

Contact Email: neil.wood@falkirk.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 01324504990

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
200000.0 GBP
Published
19 Sep 2025, 00:00
Deadline
20 Oct 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85200000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539562

Link Title: Official Veterinarian Services at Border Control Posts

Link 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.

Lots

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Option of up to 12 months extension on conclusion of the initial three year period.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 200,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-12-31T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Qualitative

Documents

Document Title: Official Veterinarian Services at Border Control Posts

Document 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.

Document Title: PS 394 26 - ITT for Framework for Official Veterinarian at BCP V1.0

Document Title: PS 394 26 - Appendix A - Pricing Schedule V1.0

Document Title: PS 394 26 - Appendix B - Certifications Summary V1.0

Document Title: PS 394 26 - Appendix C - Account Management Details V1.0

Document Title: PS 394 26 - Appendix D - Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime V1.0

Document Title: PS 394 26 - Appendix E - Climate Change Commitment V1.0

Document Title: PS 394 26 - Schedule 4 - Submission Certificate V1.0

Document Title: PS 394 26 - Schedule 6 - Community Benefits Information V1.0

Document Title: PS 394 26 - Schedule 8 - Offer V1.0

Document Title: PS 394 26 - Schedule 9 Framework Agreement (single party) V1.0

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