This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 15:43

Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 17:11

Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Andover, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the provision of grass rest services for military working horses (MWHs) at Hyde Park Barracks. The awarded contract, valued at £334,475.56 excluding VAT, will be active from 10th July 2026 to 10th July 2031 and falls under the services industry category, specifically animal husbandry services. This open procurement process, initiated as a tender and completed with the award of a contract, identifies its key dates including the award notice published on 19th June 2026, and anticipates formal contract finalisation by 3rd July 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in equine management and animal husbandry, particularly those located within a 60-minute drive of Hyde Park, London. Companies with the capacity to provide managed grazing and care for MWHs, including supplementary feeding, should find this contract advantageous. With a focus on the Central Hampshire and Greater London areas, SMEs and VCSE organisations are well-suited to respond, especially those capable of executing contracts under the detailed specifications such as maintaining horse records and ensuring standards aligned with the British Horse Society and the British Horse Racing Authority. The open procedure ensures a level playing field, maximising potential business growth through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Grass Rest for Military Working Horses at HCMR

Notice Description

Description The provision of a managed temporary grass rest solution for military working horses (MWHs). This will deliver the associated animal enrichment necessary to provide up to 6 months per for a period of five years. Value of the procurement (Ex VAT) PS334,475.56

Planning Information

The engagement period is estimated to be from 12/03/2026 to 19/03/2026 and it will include the UK 2 notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06685e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058255-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

77500000 - Animal husbandry services

85210000 - Domestic animal nurseries

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£335,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£335,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£334,475 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE HORSE TRUST

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