Buyer Name: Manchester City Council
Buyer Address: Town Hall Extension, Manchester, UKD33, M60 2LA, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@manchester.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Manchester City Council
Buyer Address: Town Hall Extension, Manchester, UKD33, M60 2LA, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@manchester.gov.uk
MCC are procuring the provision of contracted services regarding Portal Official Veterinary Surgeons (OVS's) to undertake veterinary checks on products of animal origin, which may include fishery products on occasions, at a Border Control Post (BCP) to protect animal and public health. The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity
No linked documents found for this notice.
External Link: www.the-chest.org.uk
Link Description: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 14th April 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.
Link Description: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 14th April 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=6cff560b-5007-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=76ff560b-5007-f111-813c-005056b64545
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023640-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 500,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 600,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-08-12T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-08-11T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (40%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Price (30%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (20%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Environmental and Zero Carbon (10%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 14th April 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.
Document Description: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 14th April 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=6cff560b-5007-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=76ff560b-5007-f111-813c-005056b64545
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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