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Official Veterinarian Services at Border Control Posts

Falkirk Council · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 01:53.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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Contract value
£88.3k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
2 Dec 2025
Award ID
008453-2026-PS/394/26-1
Status
active
Location
Edinburgh, UKM73, EH16 6UY, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85200000 — Veterinary services

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
PS/394/26
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
85200000
Description
Veterinary services

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
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. Additional information: See available tender documentation.
Has Options
Yes
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Qualitative
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Options

Description
Option of up to 12 months extension on conclusion of the initial three year period.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85200000
Description
Veterinary services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM76
Entry 2
Region
UKM77

Delivery Location

Description
Port of Grangemouth and Perth Harbour

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Falkirk Council
Id
GB-FTS-116376

Identifier

Legal Name
Falkirk Council

Address

Street Address
The Foundry, 4 Central Boulevard, Central Park
Locality
Larbert
Region
UKM76
Postal Code
FK5 4RU
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Mistev Export Health Certification Limited
Id
GB-FTS-173130

Identifier

Legal Name
Mistev Export Health Certification Limited

Address

Street Address
10, Howden Hall Loan
Locality
Edinburgh
Region
UKM73
Postal Code
EH16 6UY
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 7832907117

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 3
Name
Falkirk Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace
Id
GB-FTS-161380

Identifier

Legal Name
Falkirk Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace

Address

Street Address
Sheriff Court House, Main Street, Camelon
Locality
FALKIRK
Postal Code
FK1 4AR
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody
reviewContactPoint

Award information

Award 1
Id
008453-2026-PS/394/26-1
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-173130
Name
Mistev Export Health Certification Limited

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
008453-2026-PS/394/26-1
Award ID
008453-2026-PS/394/26-1
Status
active
Date Signed
2 Dec 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
88,298.8
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Larbert · UKM76 · FK5 4RU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM76
  • Delivery location · UKM77

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 008453-2026award, contract ·