Scope
Reference
714515451
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2028
- Possible extension to 1 July 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
2 x 1 Year extensions.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
- 03322300 - Horses
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 May 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 May 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit tender on the Defence Sourcing Portal via the following ink: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/7464185901963ED53FEC
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The evaluation will be conducted in accordance with Value For Money Index, which is a Most Advantageous Tender methodology where the non-cost score (technical/quality) is divided by the tender cost to acheive the final score. A contract will be awarded to the tenderer that has produced a compliant tender with the lowest Price per Quality Technical Point (PQTP).
The full criteria and weightings can be seen within the tender documents at Annex A to Section D of the DEFFORM 47.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Defence and security
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Monxton Road
Andover
SP11 8HJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Tom Shields
Email: tom.shields102@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government