AwardedAwarded 10 July 2026
The Provision of Grass Rest for Military Working Horses at HCMR
Ministry of Defence · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Defence awarded this contract to The Horse Trust on 10 July 2026.
The notice gives a value of £335,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, starting 15 May 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Description
The provision of a managed temporary grass rest solution for military working horses (MWHs). This will deliver the associated animal enrichment necessary to provide up to 6 months per for a period of five years.
Value of the procurement (Ex VAT)
£334,475.56
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| The Horse Trust (SME) 1 bid received | £334,476 | 1 September 2026 to 1 October 2031 |
| The Horse Trust (SME) 1 bid received | £334,476 | Awarded 19 June 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 022325-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 028183-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 058255-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 075336-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 022325-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 March 2026, last updated 7 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.