Planning

Procurement of Canine Support Support Solution

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

20 Oct 2023 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a planned procurement process for the "Procurement of Canine Support Solution." This involves the creation of an online catalogue for Military Working Dogs, providing a range of equipment such as dog waste bags, leads, and specialist training aids, with a contract value of £3.1 million. The procurement is at the planning stage, with key dates including a Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender in February 2024, and an anticipated date of contract award in July 2024. The procurement aims to address the welfare needs of dogs as per relevant legislation and may involve contract extensions or modifications based on evolving requirements.

This tender opportunity by the Ministry of Defence presents potential for businesses in the animal products and related industry category. Companies specializing in agricultural, training aids, dog-related products and services, and those willing to comply with stringent welfare standards can compete for this contract. The Ministry's emphasis on quality and meeting regulatory requirements creates openings for businesses that prioritize animal welfare and product excellence. Understanding the Cyber Risk Level and complying with DEFSTAN 05-138 requirements are crucial for interested providers in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Canine Support Support Solution

Notice Description

The DE&S Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT) intends to competitively assess, select, and award a prime contract to provide an online catalogue providing 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 (legislation.gov.uk) and detailed in the DEFRA Code of practice for the welfare of dogs (publishing.service.gov.uk) DEFRA 2017. Throughout the life of the contract the Authority may request that items are added or removed from the catalogue due to evolving nature of the requirement. Full details shall be included at the Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender phase of the competition. The Cyber Risk Level for this procurement is Very Low. The Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) is RAR-161623104. A full description of the Cyber Risk levels is available in DEFSTAN 05-138. Potential providers should make themselves familiar with the requirement against the profile assessment for this risk level.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The DE&S Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT) intends to competitively assess, select, and award a prime contract to provide an online catalogue providing 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 (legislation.gov.uk) and detailed in the DEFRA Code of practice for the welfare of dogs (publishing.service.gov.uk) DEFRA 2017. Throughout the life of the contract the Authority may request that items are added or removed from the catalogue due to evolving nature of the requirement. Full details shall be included at the Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender phase of the competition. The Cyber Risk Level for this procurement is Very Low. The Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) is RAR-161623104. A full description of the Cyber Risk levels is available in DEFSTAN 05-138. Potential providers should make themselves familiar with the requirement against the profile assessment for this risk level. Additional information: The below dates are the anticipated timeframe of this procurement: Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender February 2024 Anticipated Date of Contract Award July 2024 Duration of the contract will be 5 years, plus the Option to extend the contract by a further 2 years. The estimated overall contract value for the full contract term of 7 years is PS3.1 million (excluding VAT) However, please n

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040dc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031058-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

03140000 - Animal products and related products

39162200 - Training aids and devices

80512000 - Dog training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

Further Information

Notice URLs

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