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Temporary Stabling for Military Working Horses

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

10 Aug 2026 at 10:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the provision of temporary stabling for military working horses in London. This initiative falls under the services industry category with a focus on animal husbandry services. The project's procurement is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 1st September 2026. The procurement method will be an open procedure, valued at £2,400,000 excluding VAT (gross amount of £2,880,000). The contract period is slated to begin on 1st October 2026 and end on 1st October 2031. As stipulated, this procurement process is above threshold and encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in animal husbandry and related services, especially those capable of providing temporary stabling solutions. Companies that have operations or can establish a presence in London would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure ensures that all capable providers, particularly SMEs, have the opportunity to participate. This procurement could contribute to business growth by expanding service offerings in the public sector and securing a long-term contract with the Ministry of Defence, a prominent central government body.

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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/075616-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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