Tender

Provision of Farrier Services for Police Scotland Mounted Unit

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Tender

13 Apr 2026 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is currently in the tender stage of their procurement process for the provision of farrier services for the Police Scotland Mounted Unit. The contract involves delivering these services at the Mounted Unit Stables in Stewarton on a regular weekly basis, as well as providing callout services as needed. Classified under animal husbandry services, the opportunity is open for submission through electronic means and has an active status with a tender period ending on 14 May 2026 at 12:00 BST. Businesses interested should note that the procurement follows an open procedure, and the award period will commence on the same day as the tender deadline.

This tender poses a significant growth opportunity for businesses engaged in animal husbandry or related services, particularly those registered with the Farriers Registration Council, which is a requirement for technical suitability. The project allows for the potential extension of up to two additional 12-month periods, making it an attractive long-term engagement. With a focus on both price and technical quality in the award criteria, businesses that offer competitive pricing along with a proven track record in quality service delivery may find this opportunity particularly rewarding. The scope for electronic ordering and invoicing adds further convenience for modern business operations.

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Notice Title

Provision of Farrier Services for Police Scotland Mounted Unit

Notice Description

Provision of a Farrier Service at the Mounted Unit Stables in Stewarton on a weekly basis and at short notice callout basis as and when required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Farrier Services for Police Scotland Mounted Unit horses on a weekly basis and call out basis as and when required.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033201-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77500000 - Animal husbandry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2031

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

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