---
title: "Provision of Farrier Services for Police Scotland Mounted Unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0680db"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# Provision of Farrier Services for Police Scotland Mounted Unit

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680db

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is currently in the tender stage of their procurement process for the provision of farrier services for the Police Scotland Mounted Unit. The contract involves delivering these services at the Mounted Unit Stables in Stewarton on a regular weekly basis, as well as providing callout services as needed. Classified under animal husbandry services, the opportunity is open for submission through electronic means and has an active status with a tender period ending on 14 May 2026 at 12:00 BST. Businesses interested should note that the procurement follows an open procedure, and the award period will commence on the same day as the tender deadline. 

This tender poses a significant growth opportunity for businesses engaged in animal husbandry or related services, particularly those registered with the Farriers Registration Council, which is a requirement for technical suitability. The project allows for the potential extension of up to two additional 12-month periods, making it an attractive long-term engagement. With a focus on both price and technical quality in the award criteria, businesses that offer competitive pricing along with a proven track record in quality service delivery may find this opportunity particularly rewarding. The scope for electronic ordering and invoicing adds further convenience for modern business operations.

## Notice

Provision of a Farrier Service at the Mounted Unit Stables in Stewarton on a weekly basis and at short notice callout basis as and when required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Farrier Services for Police Scotland Mounted Unit horses on a weekly basis and call out basis as and when required.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033201-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2031 |

## 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G40 4EH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Calton |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77500000 - Animal husbandry services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 10:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033201-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829061
- https://www.farrier-reg.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=829061
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829061
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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