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Explosive Detection Dogs (EDD) - Drop Test Kits

DfTc - Department for Transport

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17 Aug 2026 at 11:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport bought explosive detection dog training equipment: EDD Kit 20 Drop Test Kits. The kits are used to test whether complete dog-training kits containing explosive material can withstand the impacts expected during handling and transport without opening, failing or releasing their contents. Passing the test supports approval of the kit as compliant dangerous-goods packaging before carriage. The requirement contributes to aviation security by improving assurance that screening processes can detect explosive traces or odours effectively. This is a goods procurement classified as security equipment. Delivery covers the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world, so suppliers need to support distribution across these locations.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded. The Department for Transport used a selective call-off from the C16828 EDD Training Aids Framework, Lot 1. The tender deadline was 10 August 2026 at noon, and the award was made on 11 August 2026. Thor Industries Ltd was awarded the contract for £29,740.01 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract runs from 11 August 2026 to 1 September 2026. The published procurement value and awarded value are the same. The process concerned one requirement rather than separately reported awards. The procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For a future requirement of this type, credible suppliers would need to provide robust drop-test kits for explosive detection dog training and understand the handling and transport risks associated with explosive materials. Practical capability should include designing or supplying packaging that remains secure under impact, supporting dangerous-goods packaging compliance, and producing equipment suitable for controlled testing and approval. Experience in aviation security, explosive trace detection, canine training aids or related security equipment would help demonstrate relevance to the Department for Transport’s operational purpose. Suppliers should also be able to manage distribution across the United Kingdom and international destinations, including Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and British Overseas Territories. The award shows that a small business can deliver this specialist requirement through a framework call-off.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Explosive Detection Dogs (EDD) - Drop Test Kits

Notice Description

This notice is to confirm the award of contract for Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Kit 20 - Drop Test Kits via the C16828 EDD Training Aids Framework - Lot 1 The purpose of the Drop Test is to demonstrate that a complete dog-training kit containing explosive material can withstand the impacts likely to occur during handling and transport without the packaging opening, failing, or releasing its contents. Successful completion of the drop test supports approval of the kit as compliant dangerous goods packaging prior to carriage. DfT are responsible for wider aviation security therefore these drop tests enables improved aviation security outcomes by providing better assurance that screening processes can detect explosive traces or odours effectively.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0234a2f2-a20b-49a5-97eb-2570c4860c6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a407f9-fde8-49d2-ad9a-dc2eee839460
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,740 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,740 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DfTc - Department for Transport
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Thor Industries Ltd

Further Information

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