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Temporary Stabling for Military Working Horses

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Sep 2026 at 09:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

10 Aug 2026 at 11:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is procuring temporary stabling for hire to accommodate military working horses. The requirement is London-based and covers the supply and operational delivery of temporary stabling, classified as animal husbandry services (CPV 77500000). The service is intended for use in connection with the Ministry of Defence’s military horse operations. This is a single requirement rather than a multi-lot programme. The work will be delivered in London, so suppliers will need to provide suitable facilities and operational support in that location. Businesses specialising in temporary equestrian facilities, horse stabling, animal care infrastructure or related operational services should assess whether they can provide and manage the required stabling solution for military working horses.

The process has reached tender: the Ministry of Defence invited offers through an open procedure. It has one lot, with bids due by 28 September 2026 at 15:00 and enquiries due by 7 September 2026 at 15:00. Offers may be submitted electronically in English through the Ministry of Defence’s contracting portal. The contract is scheduled to run from 2 November 2026 to 2 November 2031. Its estimated value is £2,400,000 excluding VAT, or £2,880,000 including VAT. The expected award decision is due by 26 October 2026. Evaluation is based on quality and social value: the operational delivery model is weighted 30%, physical characteristics 30%, support and defect rectification 15%, quality assurance and continuous improvement 15%, and sustainable procurement practices 10%.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as established providers with the capacity to deliver a complete temporary stabling solution in London. Strong candidates will be able to explain how their facilities meet the operational needs of military working horses and demonstrate the physical characteristics, suitability and resilience of the stabling they will supply. The requirement also favours suppliers with reliable support arrangements, effective processes for identifying and rectifying defects, and a structured approach to quality assurance and continuous improvement. Bidders should be prepared to evidence sustainable procurement practices and explain how these will be applied during delivery. Relevant capability may include temporary stable design and installation, equestrian facility management, animal husbandry support, maintenance and operational mobilisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Stabling for Military Working Horses

Notice Description

Temporary Stabling required for hire for Military Working Horses, London based.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dfda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083300-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

77500000 - Animal husbandry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 2 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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