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Tender: Six Portal Official Veterinarians for Border Controls and Biosecurity Checks at Port of Dover

Released 11 months ago

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Won byHall Mark Meat Hygiene Ltd

Contract value£709K

Term12 monthsApr 2026 to Mar 2027

Awarded2 Mar 202649 days after closing

With this buyerFirst contract4 contracts in total

Closed12 Jan 2026

Est. valueEstimate£75K to £600K

LocationSouth East

AgencyDover District Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryAgriculture & Farming

Submissions closedClosed Mon, 12 Jan 2026

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Dover District Council is seeking a supplier for six experienced Portal Official Veterinarians to undertake border controls and biosecurity checks on products of animal origin at the Port of Dover, with the potential to increase provision should the service expand to other ports under the Council's jurisdiction. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2026 for an initial 12-month period and may be extended for up to two further 12-month periods at the Council's discretion. Completed ITT responses must be submitted electronically by 12:00 on 12 January 2026.

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