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PROVISION OF EQUINE DENTISTRY FOR MILITARY WORKING HORSES - UK6

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2025 at 09:51

Award

12 Jun 2025 at 08:54

Tender

16 Apr 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Equine Dentistry for Military Working Horses" within the United Kingdom, a project classified under veterinary services and specifically tailored for defence and security needs. The procurement was handled via an open competition method and concerned equine dentistry services for up to 400 military working horses. This tendering process was carried out with defence as the special regime under the Procurement Act 2023. Tender submissions were collected through the Defence Sourcing Portal and evaluated based on value for money, leading to the contract award to The Equine Dental Clinic Limited. The contract commenced on 2 July 2025 and is set to run until 30 June 2028, with possible extensions until 2030.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly those focusing on equine care. SMEs with expertise in equine dentistry and a capacity to meet the stringent demands of a defence contract will find this market especially conducive to growth. With the Ministry of Defence as the procuring body, the contract provides a stable and prestigious platform for expanding service offerings to the government sector. Organisations adept at delivering services under a collaborative framework with veterinary departments will be particularly well-suited to securing similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF EQUINE DENTISTRY FOR MILITARY WORKING HORSES - UK6

Notice Description

The provision of equine dentistry services to users, for up to 400 MWHs, in close collaboration with the Veterinary Departments to: (a) Examine MWHs' oral cavities, dentition, and associated structures on an annual basis, or more frequently according to each patient's individual needs. (b) Balance dental arcades and reduce sharp points on an annual basis, or more frequently according to each patient's individual needs. (c) Identify, investigate and treat any abnormalities, including but not limited to fractures, diastemata, and cavities. This procurement is being tendered with Defence being applied as the special regime. This contract qualifies as a Defence contract in agreement with section 7 (g) of the Procurement Act 23. Funding has been approved for the first 3 years (150k ex VAT) with the option years subject to approval.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05043b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040810-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

03322300 - Horses

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£189,542 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£189,542 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
army-comrcl-procure-hc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Email
army-comrcl-procure-hc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE EQUINE DENTAL CLINIC

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