PROVISION OF EQUINE DENTISTRY FOR MILITARY WORKING HORSES - UK6
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The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Equine Dentistry for Military Working Horses" within the United Kingdom, a project classified under veterinary services and specifically tailored for defence and security needs. The procurement was handled via an open competition method and concerned equine dentistry services for up to 400 military working horses. This tendering process was carried out with defence as the special regime under the Procurement Act 2023.
Tender submissions were collected through the Defence Sourcing Portal and evaluated based on value for money, leading to the contract award to The Equine Dental Clinic Limited. The contract commenced on 2 July 2025 and is set to run until 30 June 2028, with possible extensions until 2030. This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly those focusing on equine care.
SMEs with expertise in equine dentistry and a capacity to meet the stringent demands of a defence contract will find this market especially conducive to growth. With the Ministry of Defence as the procuring body, the contract provides a stable and prestigious platform for expanding service offerings to the government sector. Organisations adept at delivering services under a collaborative framework with veterinary departments will be particularly well-suited to securing similar future contracts.
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. Funding has been approved for the first 3 years (150k ex VAT) with the option years subject to approval.
2 x 1 Year extensions.
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The contract period is three years.
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