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PROVISION OF EQUINE DENTISTRY FOR MILITARY WORKING HORSES

Ministry of Defence

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Ministry of Defence

Buyer Address: Monxton Road, Andover, UKJ36, SP11 8HJ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Tom Shields

Contact Email: tom.shields102@mod.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
250000.0 GBP
Gross: 300000 GBP
Published
16 Apr 2025, 14:34
Deadline
12 May 2025, 16:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85200000 - Veterinary services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The provision of equine dentistry services to users, for up to 400 MWHs, in close collaboration with the Veterinary Departments to: (a) Examine MWHs’ oral cavities, dentition, and associated structures on an annual basis, or more frequently according to each patient’s individual needs. (b) Balance dental arcades and reduce sharp points on an annual basis, or more frequently according to each patient’s individual needs. (c) Identify, investigate and treat any abnormalities, including but not limited to fractures, diastemata, and cavities. This procurement is being tendered with Defence being applied as the special regime. This contract qualifies as a Defence contract in agreement with section 7 (g) of the Procurement Act 23. Please be aware that the funding has been approved for the first 3 years (150k ex VAT) with the option years subject to approval.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015631-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 250,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 300,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-07-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-07-01T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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