Veterinary Services for Stansted Airport

Uttlesford District Council
East of England
Open procedure
24 March 2026 to 23 March 2029

The contract involves the delivery of official veterinarian (OV) services at Stansted Airport to conduct statutory checks and inspections on products of animal origin (POAO). The service requires a qualified veterinarian to operate within the airport's border control environment to ensure regulatory compliance for imported goods.

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Awarded value: £250k; As published
Published: 24 September 2025
Awarded: 20 March 2026; Hallmark Meat Hygiene Ltd
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 23 March 2029

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of official veterinary services for the inspection and certification of products of animal origin at border control points.

Delivery of official veterinarian (OV) services at Stansted Airport, CM24 1QW
Conducting official checks and inspections on products of animal origin (POAO)

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 36 months
Extensions: 12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run: 60 months
Contract dates: 24 March 2026 to 23 March 2029
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 85200000

Services in this contract

Official veterinary controls and animal disease surveillanceMain service£691k typicalOfficial veterinarian checks on products of animal origin at Stansted Airport

Lifecycle

Published
24 September 2025
Contract awardedto Hallmark Meat Hygiene Ltd
20 March 2026
Contract starts
24 March 2026
Contract ends
23 March 2029

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Uttlesford District Council

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Hallmark Meat Hygiene Ltd

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/327641/veterinary-services-for-stansted-airport
Buyer reference: ocds-h6vhtk-05a159
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a159
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Uttlesford District Council. Veterinary Services for Stansted Airport. Contract award, 24 September 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/327641/veterinary-services-for-stansted-airport (accessed 5 November 2026).