---
title: "Provision of Farrier Services for Police Scotland Mounted Unit"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829061"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829061"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829061.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829061.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-13"
---

# Provision of Farrier Services for Police Scotland Mounted Unit

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829061

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829061)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829061.json)

## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking tenders for the provision of farrier services at their Mounted Unit Stables located in Stewarton, falling under the public order and safety category. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions. The current stage is the tendering phase, with the deadline for submission set for 14th May 2026 at noon. This contract, with potential for renewal, spans a contract period of 1080 days and offers options for two 12-month extensions. The procurement is managed by the Scottish Police Authority, based in Glasgow, and encompasses the delivery of services on a weekly basis and at short notice when required.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in farrier services, particularly those registered with the Farriers Registration Council, as such credentials are required. The emphasis on both quality and pricing in the award criteria suggests that businesses capable of delivering technical expertise alongside competitive pricing stand a strong chance of succeeding. Suitable candidates would include farriery firms ready to provide consistent and reliable service, thus facilitating growth and establishing long-term partnerships in a public sector setting. By engaging in this contract, businesses can enhance their profiles, broaden their services footprint in the region, and secure a steady revenue stream through public sector collaboration.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553705 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553705

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553705
  Provision of Farrier Services for Police Scotland Mounted Unit - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829061
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- 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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829061. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829061.json.