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

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.