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title: "The Provision of Forage to Military Working Horses - Straw, Roughage and Produce"
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# The Provision of Forage to Military Working Horses - Straw, Roughage and Produce

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5437bd55-770a-42a3-80ef-d325839b10b4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking tenders for the provision of forage to military working horses, including straw, roughage, and produce. The tender, identified as ARMYHQ2/00301, was open for bidding until 16 February 2018 and has been awarded to FOX FEEDS LIMITED. The total contract value is £2,465,350, and the contract commenced on 1 June 2018, set to run until 31 May 2021. This falls within the goods category, specifically classified under CPV code 03114200 for forage, with delivery expected in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the agricultural and animal feed sector, particularly those specialising in forage supply. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement process particularly accessible, given the open procurement method employed. Companies providing high-quality straw and roughage products suitable for military use would be well-positioned to compete, potentially fostering growth through future contracts with the Ministry of Defence and similar governmental contracts in the industry.

## Notice

The Supply of Forage to MOD Military Working Horses - Straw, Roughage and Produce

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3669dadc-a562-4179-8e33-5e0ce1422d2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,465,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,465,350 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOX FEEDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03114200 - Forage

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2018 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3669dadc-a562-4179-8e33-5e0ce1422d2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3669dadc-a562-4179-8e33-5e0ce1422d2c
  11th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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