---
title: "Award of Provision of Farrier Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000489192"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000489192.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2017-05-11"
---

# Award of Provision of Farrier Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000489192

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has awarded a contract titled "Award of Provision of Farrier Services" for the provision of a 24-hour farrier service for police horses. This procurement falls under the services industry category, with a tender period commencing from 8 April 2017 and concluding on 31 March 2020. The contract was signed on 10 April 2017, with a value of £54,700. The contracting authority is based in Glasgow, reflecting the service's importance for maintaining the health and performance of the police's mounted unit.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in equine care or farriery services, particularly those with the capability to provide prompt and regular support. Given the specific requirements, companies with established competencies in veterinary services, animal care, and emergency response for horses would be particularly well-suited to compete. Businesses should leverage this information to assess potential collaborations or to enhance their service offerings in line with tender specifications.

## Notice

Service requirements are for the provision of a 24 hour farrier service for police horses. The Contractor will be required to attend the Mounted Unit Stables on a weekly basis and also at short notice as and when required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282678 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,700 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; FORESTRY COMMISSION; LINSTONE HOUSING ASSOCIATION; NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NHS LANARKSHIRE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SPT; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; TRANSPORT SCOTLAND; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Houston, Crosslee and Linwood |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 29 |
| Supplier names | ALLIED VEHICLES; AON; BREEDON HEBRIDES; CANTEL MEDICAL; CAPITA IT ENTERPRISE SERVICES; COMPLETE IT SYSTEMS; CONFERENCE PARTNERS; CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; DEVERON WATER SOLUTIONS; DRS MOVING & STORAGE; DUNCAN MACKAY & SONS; FARRPOINT; FES; FRASER SPITTAL FARRIER; GAILARDE; INSTRUCTURE GLOBAL; KING CONTRACTORS (PERTH; LOCHS DIVING SERVICES; LOGIE GLAZING & BUILDING SERVICES; LOY SURVEYS; NATIONAL SIGN; OPERATION PLAY OUTDOORS; OPTIMUM TECHNICAL SERVICES; PETER BRETT ASSOCIATES; PYSER-SGI; RISK MANAGEMENT PARTNERS; ROCKET EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS; SCOTTISH WATER HORIZONS; SMART & CO (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 11 May 2017 at 17:51 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282678

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/
- http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- http://www.nhsggc.org.uk/
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- http://www.stir.ac.uk
- http://www.transport.gov.scot

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