---
title: "The Provision of Grass Rest for Military Working Horses at HCMR"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06685e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# The Provision of Grass Rest for Military Working Horses at HCMR

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06685e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Andover, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the provision of grass rest services for military working horses (MWHs) at Hyde Park Barracks. The awarded contract, valued at £334,475.56 excluding VAT, will be active from 10th July 2026 to 10th July 2031 and falls under the services industry category, specifically animal husbandry services. This open procurement process, initiated as a tender and completed with the award of a contract, identifies its key dates including the award notice published on 19th June 2026, and anticipates formal contract finalisation by 3rd July 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in equine management and animal husbandry, particularly those located within a 60-minute drive of Hyde Park, London. Companies with the capacity to provide managed grazing and care for MWHs, including supplementary feeding, should find this contract advantageous. With a focus on the Central Hampshire and Greater London areas, SMEs and VCSE organisations are well-suited to respond, especially those capable of executing contracts under the detailed specifications such as maintaining horse records and ensuring standards aligned with the British Horse Society and the British Horse Racing Authority. The open procedure ensures a level playing field, maximising potential business growth through public sector partnerships.

## Notice

Description The provision of a managed temporary grass rest solution for military working horses (MWHs). This will deliver the associated animal enrichment necessary to provide up to 6 months per for a period of five years. Value of the procurement (Ex VAT) PS334,475.56

### Planning Information

The engagement period is estimated to be from 12/03/2026 to 19/03/2026 and it will include the UK 2 notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058255-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £335,000 |
| Lots value | £335,000 |
| Awards value | £334,475 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HT |
| 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 | THE HORSE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 77500000 - Animal husbandry services
- 85210000 - Domestic animal nurseries

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 15:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058255-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 17:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028183-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 13:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022325-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058255-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028183-2026
  26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022325-2026
  12th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/
- https://horsetrust.org.uk/contact-us/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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