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2026 Tender - The Supply of Feed, Forage, Hay and Stable Requisites for MPS Stables

Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 24 Sept 2026, 15:12.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV03000000 — Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
  • CPV03114000 — Straw and forage
  • CPV15700000 — Animal feedstuffs

Lots

  • Forage (Hay and Haylage)£845.2k
  • Feed and Supplements£224.4k
  • Bedding and Stable Requisites£698.3k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
5864
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
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.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
19 Oct 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
7 Oct 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
11 Dec 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,014,180
Amount
845,150
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical / Quality
Description
Assessment of the Bidder's Technical / Quality response against the requirements and evaluation methodology set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Assessment of the Bidder's submitted pricing in accordance with the pricing methodology set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Assessment of the Bidder's Social Value response and proposed commitments in accordance with the evaluation methodology set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The contract may be extended for up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each, at the Authority's discretion.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
269,252
Amount
224,377
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical / Quality
Description
Assessment of the Bidder's Technical / Quality response against the requirements and evaluation methodology set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Assessment of the Bidder's submitted pricing in accordance with the pricing methodology set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Assessment of the Bidder's Social Value response and proposed commitments in accordance with the evaluation methodology set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The contract may be extended for up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each, at the Authority's discretion.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
837,980
Amount
698,317
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical / Quality
Description
Assessment of the Bidder's Technical / Quality response against the requirements and evaluation methodology set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Assessment of the Bidder's submitted pricing in accordance with the pricing methodology set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Assessment of the Bidder's Social Value response and proposed commitments in accordance with the evaluation methodology set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2031, 23:59

Renewal

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

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
03114000
Description
Straw and forage

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
15700000
Description
Animal feedstuffs

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
03000000
Description
Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
technicalSpecifications
Entry 3
Id
L-2
Document Type
technicalSpecifications
Entry 4
Id
L-3
Document Type
technicalSpecifications
Entry 5
Id
L-4
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 6
Id
L-5
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 7
Id
090602-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
24 Sept 2026, 14:05
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime
Id
GB-PPON-PTMT-7816-YCQG

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PTMT-7816-YCQG

Address

Street Address
169 Union Street
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 0LL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI44

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI44 · SE1 0LL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

4 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

4 VERSIONS
  1. 049126-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 053475-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 053643-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 090602-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·