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title: "The Supply of Forage to Military Working Horses"
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# The Supply of Forage to Military Working Horses

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b53868fe-2179-41ad-8c67-ebbbb1e9d191

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the provision of forage and bedding materials for Military Working Horses. This procurement, titled "The Supply of Forage to Military Working Horses," falls under the goods category and will be delivered to various locations primarily in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 13 February 2018. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 May 2018 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for an additional year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of agricultural products, particularly those offering equine supplies such as forage, bedding, and related feed products. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is likely to favour flexible and responsive suppliers capable of meeting rapid delivery requirements. Businesses capable of scaling operations to accommodate multiple deliveries per week will be particularly well-suited for this opportunity, especially during peak demand periods.

## Notice

The Authority has a requirement for the supply of equine processed wood bedding (Lot 1), equine processed cardboard bedding (Lot 2), straw, roughage and produce (Lot 3), feed (Lot 4) and supplements (Lot 5) for the period 1 May 2018 for 3 years with an option for one further year, for Military Working Horses in various locations as detailed in each statement of requirement. Contractors must be able to deliver goods within 48 hours of an order being received to the required location. For guidance only, Contractors might be required to make up to 3 deliveries per week during normal working hours ie. 0800 - 1600 hours during weekdays. This may rise during periods of increased tempo of operations. Deliveries may also be requested over a weekend to meet ceremonial, regimental show or operational commitments. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Andover: Forage.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4202b6f2-55de-4b3b-bca5-4bb31fb1327e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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, C&C, C&C |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03114200 - Forage

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2017 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4202b6f2-55de-4b3b-bca5-4bb31fb1327e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4202b6f2-55de-4b3b-bca5-4bb31fb1327e
  23rd December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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