Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for the provision of equine dentistry services for military working horses (MWHs). The procurement, titled "PROVISION OF EQUINE DENTISTRY FOR MILITARY WORKING HORSES", falls under the industry category of veterinary services and defence. The location for these services is the United Kingdom, with services to commence on 1st July 2025 and run until 1st July 2028, with potential extensions up to 1st July 2030. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 12th May 2025 and the enquiry deadline on 7th May 2025. The procurement method is open competition, and the contract value is set at GBP 250,000 excluding VAT, with funding approved for the first three years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly those experienced with equine dentistry, to secure a substantial contract with a prominent government department. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Businesses capable of performing annual and more frequent examinations, balancing dental arcades, and treating dental abnormalities in horses will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The evaluation process will prioritise value for money, balancing technical quality against cost, favouring tenders with the best price per quality technical point.

Tender

PROVISION OF EQUINE DENTISTRY FOR MILITARY WORKING HORSES

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

16th April 2025 14:34:50 PM

Tender Deadline

12th May 2025 16:00:00 PM 22 days remaining
Contract Summary

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. Please be aware that the funding has been approved for the first 3 years (150k ex VAT) with the option years subject to approval.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-05043b

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Below Threshold - Open Competition

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Buyer Name

Tom Shields

Buyer Email

tom.shields102@mod.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Monxton Road

Andover

SP11 8HJ

United Kingdom

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PROVISION OF EQUINE DENTISTRY FOR MILITARY WORKING HORSES

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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