Published date: 26 May 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 26 June 2022, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 35000000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£250,000

Procurement reference

tender_307095/1074016

Published date

26 May 2022

Closing date

26 June 2022

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 April 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2024

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Dog training services - Military Working Dogs Delivery Team are looking for interested parties to supply Military Working Dogs with 2 differing capabilities under a Multi Supplier Framework. Advanced Canine Protection and Detection and Military Working Dogs to provide a Mobile Ground Search capability. The Authority is considering placing a 12 month Enabling Contract (with options for a further 2 years). The welfare of the dogs must meet the five dog welfare needs listed in the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and detailed in the DEFRA Code of Practice for the welfare of Dogs 2009. The dog(s) shall be available within twenty-four weeks of request for Canine Protect and Detect and eight weeks for the Mobile Ground Sensor. The dogs shall be trained to an initial capability and pass an Authority veterinary and capability assessment prior to acceptance by the Military User. The Authority may carry out a pre contract award evaluation if it is deemed necessary. Full details shall be included at the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage.

About the buyer

Contact name

Ministry of Defence

Address

Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

bruce.bawden101@mod.gov.uk

Website

https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54093