Official Veterinarians to Southampton Ports

The provisions of a veterinary service to undertake checks on relevant products of animal origin from non EU countries in accordance with European Directive 97/78/EC and associated legislation, decisions and guidance implemented into domestic regulations or directly applicable within the UK. legislation. It is vital that all such checks described within the legislation are carried out in accordance with that legislation to ensure that imported products comply with the import requirements to ensure that animal and public health related diseases are not imported into the European Union via Southampton Ports.

The Council undertakes to use reasonable endeavours to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under law, including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the applicant considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive.

The Council will then consider the sensitivity statement before replying to any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Any enquiries regarding the tender process must be directed through the website to the Curtis Fitch System.