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Equine Bedding

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 Oct 2025 at 08:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, involves a contract for the supply and delivery of equine bedding to the GMP Mounted Unit located at the Hough End Centre in Manchester. The title of the contract is "Equine Bedding," falling under the industry category of Animal Feedstuffs, with specific requirements for the bedding to be made from treated rape haul and free from dust. This contracting process utilised a limited procurement method classified as "Below threshold - limited competition," and the procurement stage is complete, having moved to the award stage. The contract commenced on October 1, 2025, and extends potentially until September 30, 2030, after possible renewals. The total gross value of the contract is £135,600, and it involves the distribution of bedding across the Greater Manchester area.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the animal supplies sector, particularly those specialising in animal bedding or feedstuffs. Businesses that can provide safe, weatherproofed, and easily disposable bagged products would find this contract particularly suited to their offerings. The limited competition aspect implies that smaller enterprises, such as SMEs, have an opportunity to engage competitively. The awarded supplier, ProBed, exemplifies a successful model with an SME profile, suitable for bidding on such contracts where high-quality, niche manufacturing and delivery capabilities are pivotal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Equine Bedding

Notice Description

The contract is for the supply and delivery of equine bedding to the GMP Mounted Unit, based at the Hough End Centre. Bedding products supplied must be made from chopped and shredded rape haul, treated with a bacterial agent and free from dust. They should be safe for disposal including composting. Products are supplied bagged, weatherproofed and on pallets, with bags weighing no more than 16kg. No volumes or values are guaranteed, however total approximate requirements for historical 12 months were 3,283 bales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05adca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064554-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15700000 - Animal feedstuffs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
01618561140

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROBED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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