Tender

PROVISION OF A CONTRACTED LIVERY YARD SERVICE FOR THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MOUNTED REGIMENT

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 13:29

Planning

17 Feb 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for a contract to provide livery yard services for the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, involving the maintenance of 60 military working horses both at full livery and grass rest. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically relating to horse riding school services and horses. The contract, valued at £2,760,000 gross, will be performed in the United Kingdom and is part of a special regime for defence and security. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29th June 2026 and the enquiry period concluding on 17th June 2026. The contract is set to begin on 4th October 2026 and will extend until 3rd October 2028, with potential renewals up to 2031.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in equine services, particularly those experienced in managing livery yards and horse husbandry. Companies that specialise in animal care or horse riding schools would find this an advantageous contract due to the nature of services required. Moreover, the procurement process is open to SMEs, offering a chance for smaller enterprises to engage with a high-profile contract and expand their portfolio in the defence sector. Successful bidders will also benefit from associating with a central government authority, potentially enhancing their market reputation and gaining further business opportunities.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF A CONTRACTED LIVERY YARD SERVICE FOR THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MOUNTED REGIMENT

Notice Description

PROVISION OF A CONTRACTED LIVERY YARD SERVICE FOR THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MOUNTED REGIMENT - deliver the associated animal husbandry and exercise necessary to maintain Military Working Horses at full livery and at grass rest (60 in total)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Three One Year Options or part thereof

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052399-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

03322300 - Horses

80513000 - Horse riding school services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2026 - 3 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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