Planning

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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

17 Feb 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a planning stage for a contract entitled "Provision of a Contracted Livery Yard Service for the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment." This procurement, classified under the services category with a focus on horses and horse riding school services, is located in the United Kingdom. The contract involves delivering animal husbandry and exercise necessary to maintain military working horses. The procurement is planned to start on 31st October 2026 and conclude by 31st October 2028, with a maximum extension possible up to 31st October 2031. The buying organisation, classified as a public authority in central government, is inviting potential vendors to participate, highlighting 13th March 2026 as a key future notice date.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in equine services or those with capabilities in animal husbandry and defence-related services. The contract's requirements for livery yard services for the Household Cavalry present a niche yet promising growth avenue for SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses equipped with facilities to handle professional horse care and management, while adhering to military and security standards, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could enhance business growth by associating with high-profile public sector clients and potentially extending influence within the defence sector.

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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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014173-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
army-comrcl-procure-fa-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

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