Tender

Military Working Dogs

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

26 May 2022 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently inviting tenders for the supply of Military Working Dogs, with an emphasis on advanced canine protection and detection services. This procurement falls under the goods category within the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment industry and is located in the UK. The process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 26 June 2022. The selected contract will commence on 1 April 2023 and has a duration of 12 months, with potential extensions for up to two additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the canine training and security sectors, particularly those specialising in the provision of trained military or working dogs. Companies with capabilities in dog welfare and training, as well as those who can meet specific veterinary and capability assessments, will find themselves well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could facilitate growth within the defence sector and open avenues for further contracts with governmental authorities.

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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 a requirement for 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 and eight weeks respectively from the point of tasking. The dogs shall be trained to an initial capability and pass an Authority veterinary and capability assessment prior to acceptance. Full details shall be included at the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: 1 Year Contract + 2 Option Years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034042
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014748-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

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

98380000 - Dog kennel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bruce.bawden101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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