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Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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05 Aug 2026 at 16:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport procured explosives detection dog (EDD) training aids: controlled materials and approved training kits used to expose detection dogs to relevant explosive-related odours safely and consistently. The aids support ongoing dog training, testing, validation, assurance and certification, providing evidence that aviation and wider protective-security detection capability remains effective. This is a goods requirement within the security-equipment category. Delivery covers the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. The buyer is DfTc – Department for Transport, based in London. The requirement is relevant to suppliers of controlled training materials, explosive-odour simulants or related detection-dog training and assurance equipment.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded on 27 July 2026 to Qinetiq. The award value is £40,572.88, and the contract runs from 27 July 2026 to 31 August 2026. It was a selective call-off from the C16829 EDD Training Aids Framework, covering Lots 2–5. The tender submission deadline was 24 July 2026 at 12:00. The contract was evaluated through the framework call-off process. The successful supplier is Qinetiq. The procurement covers approved EDD training and testing materials for operational training, validation, assurance and certification. The requirement was not identified as suitable for small or medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award indicates demand from the Department for Transport for dependable, controlled materials that support explosive detection dog capability across aviation and wider protective security. A credible future competitor would need to supply approved training aids consistently, manage materials safely and securely, and demonstrate that products are suitable for repeated dog training, testing, validation and certification activity. Relevant capability includes understanding explosive-related odours, developing or supplying controlled training materials, maintaining consistent product quality and supporting assurance processes. Suppliers should also be able to handle delivery across the United Kingdom and other stated territories and international locations. The incumbent is a large organisation, so competitors should be prepared to show comparable technical capacity, operational reliability and the ability to support a government assurance requirement rather than only provide general canine-training products.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids

Notice Description

This notice is to confirm the award of contract for Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) training aids via the C16829 EDD Training Aids Framework - Lots 2-5. EDD training aids are controlled materials used to train, test and assure explosive detection dogs by exposing them to relevant explosive-related odours in a safe and consistent way. DfT are responsible for the assurance of these aids to help maintain effective detection capability for aviation and wider protective security. The EDD training kits provide approved training and testing materials that enable ongoing training, validation, assurance and certification activities, thereby providing evidence of continued operational effectiveness.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-111f5cdb-baf8-4c3b-a19e-8a438edc0d3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a59954b0-2251-4968-a078-6be475a9cce7
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,572 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,572 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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
THE 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

QINETIQ LIMITED

Further Information

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