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

Metropolitan Police Service · Police and fire

In brief

Metropolitan Police Service is looking for suppliers for food and drink work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £1,767,844 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 January 2027.

It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 19 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 19 October 2026

How bids are scored

Technical / Quality 50% · Price 40% · Social Value 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 36 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Tender documents

What the notice says

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.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 19 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £1,767,844 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 3 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: metpolice.coupahost.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 19 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Forage (Hay and Haylage) 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029 What this lot covers 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.	Food and drink supplies	£845,150
Feed and Supplements 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029 What this lot covers 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.	Food and drink supplies	£224,377
Bedding and Stable Requisites 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029 What this lot covers 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.	—	£698,317

Timeline

26 May 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 049126-2026
5 June 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 053475-2026
8 June 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 053643-2026
24 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 090602-2026

About the buyer

Metropolitan Police ServiceLast 12 months

Procurements

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From notice 049126-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 May 2026, last updated 24 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.