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title: "Provision of Equine Dentistry Services to Military Working Horses"
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# Provision of Equine Dentistry Services to Military Working Horses

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1e6e4cc-7667-4b4e-8aa8-e890bcb8202c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Equine Dentistry Services to Military Working Horses," targeting the animal husbandry services sector. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with an open procedure. The deadline for submission is set for 15th April 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 20th May 2019, lasting until 19th May 2022. Services will be required at several locations, primarily within London and surrounding areas, as part of routine and advanced dental care for approximately 400 military horses.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly those with expertise in equine dentistry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability for such businesses. Competitors should be equipped to provide regular visits and treatment to military working horses, making it an attractive opportunity for firms with capabilities in animal care and veterinary services.

## Notice

To provide routine and advanced dental care to circa 400 military working horses of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery. Visits are to be made at regular intervals through the year to each unit as follows: a. HCMR - 7 visits treating up to 33 horses per visit b. HCTW - 2 visits treating up to 33 horses per visit c. KTHRA - 5 visits treating up to 25 horses per visit In addition, one visit a year to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4PQ is required to treat up to 8 horses. Additional information: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY. TO TENDER; PLEASE REGISTER ON www.contracts.mod.uk and in the Response Manager, enter the Access Code: QX8Q896KR7.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d94bf8a-438f-4966-a2b1-d5f6a04cc8d6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 May 2019 - 19 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BIELEFELD |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BF1 0AP |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77500000 - Animal husbandry services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2019 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d94bf8a-438f-4966-a2b1-d5f6a04cc8d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d94bf8a-438f-4966-a2b1-d5f6a04cc8d6
  8th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c409501e-42b5-45bf-a90b-e2f29950081e

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