Tender

Military Working Dogs

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

26 May 2022 at 12:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Military Working Dogs," which focuses on the industry category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. This tender is at the planning stage and is valued at £250,000, with a contract period that is set to commence on 1st April 2023 and conclude on 31st March 2024. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 26th June 2022, and the services required include dog training for Military Working Dogs that meet stringent welfare criteria outlined in the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The dogs will be needed with varying capabilities within specified time frames for delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the training and supply of canine services, particularly those that have expertise in military or security training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Ministry of Defence considers their capabilities valuable in this engagement. Businesses specialising in animal welfare, training services, and procurement of defence-related goods will find this tender well-suited for enhancing their market presence and fostering growth within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Military Working Dogs

Notice 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbc6b43-f757-41cf-b6c6-63bd0839d992
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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