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.
Funding has been approved for the first 3 years (150k ex VAT) with the option years subject to approval.
Contract 1. PROVISION OF EQUINE DENTISTRY FOR MILITARY WORKING HORSES
Supplier
Contract value
- £189,542.40 excluding VAT
- £227,450.88 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 June 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 June 2025
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 one year extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
- 03322300 - Horses
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Defence and security
Supplier
The Equine Dental Clinic Limited
- Companies House: 08123748
Glebe Farm, Wimborne St Giles,
Dorset
BH21 5NR
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01258841191
Email: reception@equinedentalclinic.co.uk
Website: https://equinedentalclinic.co.uk/
Region: UKK25 - Dorset
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Associated people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 1. PROVISION OF EQUINE DENTISTRY FOR MILITARY WORKING HORSES
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Army Headquarters, Ramillies Bldg, Marlborough Lines, Monxton Road,
Andover
SP11 8HJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: army-comrcl-procure-hc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Email: example.example@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government