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Equine Forage

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 Oct 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a public procurement process for the contract titled "Equine Forage" under the goods category. This contract concerns the supply and delivery of equine forage, including hay, haylage, and spring barley straw, all to be delivered to the GMP Mounted Unit at Hough End, Manchester. The procurement method used was limited, indicating a below-threshold competition process. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 8th September 2025, and it commenced on 1st October 2025. This contract is active until 30th September 2028, with the option for renewal. The estimated value of the contract is £143,000, extending up to a maximum of £171,600 if renewed.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in agricultural production, specifically those specialising in the provision of forage. Suppliers that can ensure consistent quality and timely delivery would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. The requirement for high-quality hay, free from mould and poisonous plants, underscores the need for reliable suppliers with established agricultural expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises like R F Fielding Hay & Straw Limited, which succeeded in securing the contract, illustrate the potential for business growth within this specialised market segment.

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Notice Title

Equine Forage

Notice Description

Contract for the supply and delivery of equine forage, including hay, haylage and spring barley straw. Delivery to the GMP Mounted Unit located at Hough End. The main product supplied under this contract will be hay, which must be supplied from known fields in small rectangular bales. Bales should be consistent in type and condition and be meadow and timothy hay, suitable for feeding horses in slow work. Hay should be free from mould, dust, poor quality grasses and plants poisonous to horses including ragwort. No volumes or values are guaranteed, but an estimated number of bales of hay per year is 4000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05add2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064565-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

03114000 - Straw and forage

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£143,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 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

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

R F FIELDING HAY & STRAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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