Provision of Veterinary Services ( Imported Food Office) on behalf of the London Borough of Hillingdon

London Borough of Hillingdon
London
Open procedure
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029

Provision of Official Veterinary Surgeons to monitor Border Control Post operations at London Heathrow Airport. The service involves conducting mandatory veterinary checks on Products of Animal Origin, including fishery products, meat, honey, and blood products, across two specific facilities: Eurobip and the Heathrow Perishable Centre. The provider must also assist with export certification for products leaving the UK, with all inspections performed on-site rather than remotely.

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Awarded value: £3.8m; As published
Published: 7 April 2025
Awarded: 31 October 2025; Senlac Associates
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 31 March 2029

What the contract covers

Single whole-contract service

Provision of official veterinary surgeon services for border control post inspections and export certification at international airport facilities.

Provide Official Veterinary Surgeons to monitor Border Control Post operations at the Imported Food Office
Conduct veterinary checks on Products of Animal Origin at the Heathrow Border Control Posts
Assist with export certification for products leaving the UK when needed

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Single whole-contract service
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 36 months
Extensions: 24 months
Longest it can run: 60 months
Contract dates: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
Certifications asked for: Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 85200000

Services in this contract

Official veterinary controls and animal disease surveillanceMain service£691k typicalOfficial veterinary surgeons for border control post checks at Heathrow Imported Food Office

Lifecycle

Published
7 April 2025
Contract awardedto Senlac Associates
31 October 2025
Contract starts
1 April 2026
Contract ends
31 March 2029

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London Borough of Hillingdon

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Senlac Associates

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/320308/provision-of-veterinary-services-imported-food-office-on-behalf-of-the-london-bo
Buyer reference: ocds-h6vhtk-04fddd
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fddd
Last checked: 4 November 2026

London Borough of Hillingdon. Provision of Veterinary Services ( Imported Food Office) on behalf of the London Borough of Hillingdon. Contract award, 7 April 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/320308/provision-of-veterinary-services-imported-food-office-on-behalf-of-the-london-bo (accessed 4 November 2026).