Scope
Description
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)
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https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Saffron-Walden:-Veterinary-services./WD698GKYBR
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Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 March 2026 to 23 March 2029
- Possible extension to 23 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two optional 1 year extension are available under this contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please confirm whether you already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the award of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below:
Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance* = £5million
Public Liability Insurance = £5million
Professional Indemnity Insurance = £5million
Technical ability conditions of participation
Staff Qualifications
The Official Veterinary staff assigned to the project must be members of the Royal College of veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to evidence competency to fulfil the contract. Please confirm and provide evidence of this requirement.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Estonian
Award decision date (estimated)
9 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Schedule | Price | 40% |
| Delivery of Service | Quality | 10% |
| Business Continuity Arrangements | Quality | 10% |
| Reporting | Price | 10% |
| Mobilisation | Quality | 10% |
| Contact Arrangements | Quality | 10% |
| Supply Chain | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
-It is anticipated, that during the life of the contract/ framework, the Local Government Reorganisation process will commence and/or progress potentially impacting this contract/ framework. Impacts may include, but are not limited to, modifications such as a transfer of the legal entity you currently contract with, significant increased and/or decreases in the value/volume of goods/services/works required due to the change in size /scope of the Contracting Authority, and/or changes to the scope of the nature of goods/services/works required. Although any contract scope changes should broadly relate to the nature of the existing scope, new goods/services/works of a related nature may be required that were not previously included
-Changes to legislation relating to the controls required for Products of Animal Origin for Human consumption (POAO) and High Risk Foods of Non-Animal Origin (HRFNAO)
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Uttlesford District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGT-6971-RDRL
Council Offices, London Road
Saffron Walden
CB11 4ER
United Kingdom
Region: UKH35 - West Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government