Official Veterinarian Services at Border Control Posts

Description

Falkirk Council wishes to undertake a tendering process to enter into a framework agreement for the provision of Official Veterinarian Services at Border Control Posts at the Port of Grangemouth and Perth Harbour. Lot 1: The Port of Grangemouth (GBDPE30) is a Border Control Post (BCP) which is designated for the importation of products of animal origin (POAO), high risk food and feed not of animal origin (HRFFNAO) and plastic kitchenware from China and Hong Kong. Perth Harbour (GBPER12 is a BCP which is designated for the importation of products of animal origin not for human consumption (POAO-NHT). Falkirk Council are seeking to appoint an Official Veterinarian (OV) to both BCPs as required by Regulation 10 (1) of The Trade in Animals and Related Products (Scotland) Regulations 2012. The OV is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of official controls at the Grangemouth and Perth BCPs. Additional information: See available tender documentation.