Award

Canine Support Services

DE&S, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2024 at 12:41

TenderUpdate

05 Apr 2024 at 17:19

Tender

05 Apr 2024 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Ministry of Defence, has completed the contracting process for the "Canine Support Services" project. This procurement focuses on an online catalogue for goods related to the support, training, and welfare of Military Working Dogs (MWD). The industry category is animal products and related products, specifically including items such as dog waste bags, leads, harnesses, dog handler bite suits, specialist training aids, and agility equipment. The contract, which is for a duration of five years with an option to extend by two additional years, has an estimated total value of £3.1 million. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the final award was made on 24th September 2024 to VON WOLF K9 SPORT & SERVICE DOG EQUIPMENT LIMITED, based in Surrey, UK. Key dates include the initial tender release, which was active until 1st July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of canine equipment, particularly those specialising in niche products for military and working dogs. Companies capable of providing high-quality, compliant equipment that meets the standards outlined by the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the DEFRA Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs 2017 would find this contract beneficial for growth. Additionally, the long-term nature of the contract, with potential extensions, allows for a stable and continuous revenue stream. SMEs specialising in these areas could greatly benefit from this procurement, expanding their market reach within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Canine Support Services

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. 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. A copy of the redacted Contract (published for Transparency purposes) can be found at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57771

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. A copy of the redacted Contract (published for Transparency purposes) can be found at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57771

Options: 2 x Contract Option Years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04502b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032061-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

03140000 - Animal products and related products

39162200 - Training aids and devices

80512000 - Dog training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M

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
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE&S, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Additional Buyers

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VON WOLF K9 SPORT & SERVICE DOG EQUIPMENT

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