---
title: "Temporary Stabling for Military Working Horses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dfda"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-08-10"
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# Temporary Stabling for Military Working Horses

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dfda

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the provision of temporary stabling for military working horses in London. This initiative falls under the services industry category with a focus on animal husbandry services. The project's procurement is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 1st September 2026. The procurement method will be an open procedure, valued at £2,400,000 excluding VAT (gross amount of £2,880,000). The contract period is slated to begin on 1st October 2026 and end on 1st October 2031. As stipulated, this procurement process is above threshold and encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in animal husbandry and related services, especially those capable of providing temporary stabling solutions. Companies that have operations or can establish a presence in London would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure ensures that all capable providers, particularly SMEs, have the opportunity to participate. This procurement could contribute to business growth by expanding service offerings in the public sector and securing a long-term contract with the Ministry of Defence, a prominent central government body.

## Notice

Temporary Stabling required for hire for Military Working Horses, London based.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075616-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77500000 - Animal husbandry services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2026 at 10:14 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075616-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075616-2026
  10th August 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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