Tender

The Supply of Forage to Military Working Horses

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C

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Tender

23 Dec 2017 at 13:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the provision of forage and bedding materials for Military Working Horses. This procurement, titled "The Supply of Forage to Military Working Horses," falls under the goods category and will be delivered to various locations primarily in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 13 February 2018. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 May 2018 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for an additional year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of agricultural products, particularly those offering equine supplies such as forage, bedding, and related feed products. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is likely to favour flexible and responsive suppliers capable of meeting rapid delivery requirements. Businesses capable of scaling operations to accommodate multiple deliveries per week will be particularly well-suited for this opportunity, especially during peak demand periods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Forage to Military Working Horses

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for the supply of equine processed wood bedding (Lot 1), equine processed cardboard bedding (Lot 2), straw, roughage and produce (Lot 3), feed (Lot 4) and supplements (Lot 5) for the period 1 May 2018 for 3 years with an option for one further year, for Military Working Horses in various locations as detailed in each statement of requirement. Contractors must be able to deliver goods within 48 hours of an order being received to the required location. For guidance only, Contractors might be required to make up to 3 deliveries per week during normal working hours ie. 0800 - 1600 hours during weekdays. This may rise during periods of increased tempo of operations. Deliveries may also be requested over a weekend to meet ceremonial, regimental show or operational commitments. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Andover: Forage.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b53868fe-2179-41ad-8c67-ebbbb1e9d191
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4202b6f2-55de-4b3b-bca5-4bb31fb1327e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03114200 - Forage

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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