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Canine Support Solution

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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07 Oct 2024 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed a public procurement process for the provision of a canine support solution, titled "Canine Support Solution," under the industry category of Animal products and related products (CPV: 03140000). The procurement method was an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period ending on 1st July 2024. The contract, valued at £3.1 million, spans five years with an option to extend by two additional years, potentially making it a seven-year contract. The contract was awarded to VON WOLF K9 SPORT & SERVICE DOG EQUIPMENT LIMITED and will serve multiple locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The contract period will commence on 28th November 2024 and conclude on 27th November 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in manufacturing and supplying military working dog support products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing high-quality canine equipment, such as harnesses, leads, and bespoke training aids, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The procurement is aimed at maintaining high welfare standards for military working dogs, in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the DEFRA Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs 2017. Suppliers focusing on innovative and welfare-oriented dog products will be in a strong position to benefit from this opportunity. The MOD’s commitment to long-term contracts underscores a stable and potentially lucrative partnership for the awarded suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Canine Support Solution

Notice Description

The DE&S Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) delivery team is awarding a contract for an online catalogue of support, training, and welfare equipment for Military Working Dogs (MWD). The catalogue of products includes a diverse range of equipment, including but not limited to; dog waste bags, leads, and harnesses, through to made to measure dog handler bite suits, specialist training aids and agility equipment. All items supplied are to be of a suitable standard and quality that enables the Authority to continue to meet the five dog welfare needs listed in the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (lhttps://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/45/contents) and detailed in the DEFRA Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs 2017 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-welfare-of-dogs). The contract is for five years with options to extend by an additional two years making the contract a maximum of seven years in duration. The expected spend over the the full seven years is PS3.1M.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c648d3c-14f1-4dd0-aae0-f650ac45b561
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/056f4cf1-9ba2-435f-b9ac-f2357c7bcde4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03140000 - Animal products and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2024 - 27 Nov 2029 Over 5 years
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VON WOLF K9 SPORT & SERVICE DOG EQUIPMENT

Further Information

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