Dover District Council · Awarded contract
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Provision of Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Services to the Dover Port Health Authority

Awarded 31 Mar 2026

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Awarded31 Mar 2026
Value£709,200.00
RegionUKJ44
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Expires in 5mo1y term, 60% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2026Expires 31 Mar 2027

Provision of 6 (six) experienced Portal Official Veterinarians (OV) to undertake border controls and biosecurity checks on products of animal origin at the Port of Dover with the potential to increase this provision should the service expand to other Ports which fall under our jurisdiction.

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