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Scope

Reference

5864

Description

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), is seeking to establish contracts for the supply and delivery of forage, feed and supplements, bedding and stable requisites to support the operational and welfare requirements of the MPS Mounted Branch.

The requirement is divided into three Lots:

• Lot 1 - Forage (Hay and Haylage)

• Lot 2 - Feed and Supplements

• Lot 3 - Bedding and Stable Requisites

Suppliers may apply for one, multiple or all Lots.

Goods will principally be delivered to the Mounted Training Establishment at Imber Court, Great Scotland Yard Stable and Hyde Park Stable.

The Authority requires reliable and resilient supply arrangements that maintain product quality, continuity of supply and value for money throughout the Contract Term.

The procurement will be conducted using the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Stage 1 will comprise an Invitation to Participate, during which Suppliers will be assessed against the published Conditions of Participation. Suppliers successfully satisfying the Conditions of Participation will be invited to participate in Stage 2, Invitation to Tender.

The anticipated initial Contract Term is three (3) years, with the option for the Authority to extend for up to a further two (2) years.

Total value (estimated)

• £1,767,844 excluding VAT
• £2,121,412 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029
• Possible extension to 31 December 2031
• 5 years

Description of possible extension:

The contract may be extended for up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each, at the Authority's discretion.

Main procurement category

Goods

Contract locations

• UK - United Kingdom

Not the same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.

Lot 1. Forage (Hay and Haylage)

Description

The supply and delivery of forage, including hay and haylage, to support the nutritional, health, welfare and operational requirements of MPS Mounted Branch horses.

Forage supplied must be suitable for equine consumption, of consistent quality, free from mould, contamination and foreign bodies, and supplied in a manner that maintains product quality during transportation, delivery and storage.

The Supplier will be required to maintain reliable and resilient supply arrangements throughout the Contract Term, including during periods of seasonal variation or supply disruption.

Lot value (estimated)

• £845,150 excluding VAT
• £1,014,180 including VAT

CPV classifications

• 03114000 - Straw and forage

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2. Feed and Supplements

Description

The supply and delivery of equine feed and nutritional supplements to support the health, welfare and operational requirements of MPS Mounted Branch horses.

The requirement includes a range of horse feed, balancers, sugar beet products, chaff, grass products, bran, carrots, oils, salts, minerals, electrolytes and other nutritional supplements as required.

Products must be suitable for equine consumption, sourced through controlled and traceable supply chains, maintain product integrity and comply with relevant quality and feed assurance requirements.

Lot value (estimated)

• £224,377 excluding VAT
• £269,252 including VAT

CPV classifications

• 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 3. Bedding and Stable Requisites

Description

The supply and delivery of equine bedding and stable requisites to support the welfare, care and day-to-day operational requirements of MPS Mounted Branch horses.

The requirement includes equine bedding products, including wood shavings and paper bedding, together with a range of stable requisites, equine care products, stable equipment and associated consumables.

Goods must be fit for purpose, suitable for equine use, meet the Authority's quality requirements and be supplied in a condition suitable for immediate use.

Lot value (estimated)

• £698,317 excluding VAT
• £837,980 including VAT

CPV classifications

• 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 1. Forage (Hay and Haylage)

Lot 2. Feed and Supplements

Lot 3. Bedding and Stable Requisites

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

7 October 2026, 12:00pm

Submission type

Tenders

Tender submission deadline

19 October 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

11 December 2026

Award criteria

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Competitive flexible procedure description

The procurement will be conducted using a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure.

Stage 1 will comprise an Invitation to Participate (ITP). Suppliers will be required to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire and will be assessed against the published Conditions of Participation, including economic and financial standing, legal requirements and technical capacity.

Suppliers that successfully satisfy the Conditions of Participation at Stage 1 will be invited to participate in Stage 2, Invitation to Tender (ITT).

At Stage 2, Suppliers will be invited to submit a Tender which will be evaluated against the published Award Criteria and assessment methodology.

Suppliers may participate in relation to one, multiple or all Lots.

Documents

Associated tender documents

Technical specifications to be met

Contracting authority

Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTMT-7816-YCQG

169 Union Street

London

SE1 0LL

United Kingdom

Email: MOPACProcurement [at] mopac.london.gov.uk

Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government