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Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework

Home Office

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 10:06

Award Notice
Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 17:10

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

09 Jan 2025 at 12:34

Tender Notice
Planning

08 Nov 2024 at 14:50

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has successfully completed the procurement process for the Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework. This project, valued at £8.2 million, serves the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence industries within the UK. The framework is divided into five lots, with the procurement method being an open procedure and the procurement initiated through a tender process. Awards were granted to THOR INDUSTRIES LTD for Lot 1 and QINETIQ LIMITED for Lots 2-5, both contracts having been signed on 23rd March 2026. The Home Office, located in London, acts as the central purchasing authority for this procurement, ensuring the provision of training aids under strict contamination control and safety procedures.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and large companies within the security and defence equipment industry. The framework allows suppliers to expand their market, including permissions to sell EDD Training Aids to foreign governments and both national and international private sector entities, facilitating growth and sustainability. Businesses with capabilities in the manufacture or supply of explosives, non-explosive chemicals, and canine training aids will find this framework particularly beneficial, aligning with the Home Office's strategic objective to enhance UK detection dog capabilities. The project also supports the National Canine Training and Accreditation Scheme, elevating industry standards and fostering new partnership opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework

Notice Description

This Framework is for the provision of Explosives Detection Dogs Training Aids and associated services for use across UK Government.

Lot Information

1.1D Explosives EDD Training Aids

- Manufacture of EDD Training Aids - The manufacture of EDD Training Aids containing commercially available explosives classified at 1.1D hazard class or lower, prepared in accordance with strict contamination control procedures. - Delivery and Collection of EDD Training Aids - Disposal and Destruction of EDD Training Aids - Support, Testing, and Advisory Services

Ammonium Nitrate-based Explosives EDD Training Aids

- Manufacture of EDD Training Aids - The manufacture of EDD Training Aids made from commercially available components resulting in explosives classified at 1.1D hazard class or lower, prepared in accordance with strict contamination control procedures. - Delivery and Collection of EDD Training Aids - Disposal and Destruction of EDD Training Aids - Support, Testing, and Advisory Services

Section one: Contracting authoritySection I: Contracting authority one.1) Name and addressesI.1) Name and addresses Home Office Home Office, Peel Building, Marsham Street London SW1P 4DF Contact

- Manufacture of EDD Training Aids - The manufacture of Free from Explosives EDD Training Aids containing commercially available firearms and component parts, prepared in accordance with strict contamination control procedures. - Delivery and Collection of EDD Training Aids - Disposal and Destruction of EDD Training Aids - Support, Testing, and Advisory Services

Non-Explosive Chemical Mixtures EDD Training Aids

- Manufacture of EDD Training Aids - The manufacture of non-explosive EDD Training Aids made from commercially available chemical mixtures, prepared in accordance with strict safety and contamination control procedures. - Delivery and Collection of EDD Training Aids - Disposal and Destruction of EDD Training Aids - Support, Testing, and Advisory Services

Synthesised Explosives EDD Training Aids

- Manufacture of EDD Training Aids - The manufacture of EDD Training Aids synthesised from commercially available precursors resulting in aids classified at 4.1 hazard class, prepared in accordance with strict safety and contamination control procedures. - Delivery and Collection of EDD Training Aids - Disposal and Destruction of EDD Training Aids - Support, Testing, and Advisory Services

Disposal of Explosives Dog Training Aids

The disposal and/or refurbishment of expired Lot 1-5 EDD Training Aids in line with regulatory and contamination control requirements. Detailed specification classified at OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and will be shared to interested parties following the receipt of a signed SAL and NDA only. Lot structure and contents subject to change following outputs from Market Engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b529
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031760-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals

24600000 - Explosives

24610000 - Prepared explosives

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

35331100 - Bullets

35341000 - Parts of light firearms

90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Home Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

QINETIQ LIMITED

THOR INDUSTRIES LTD

Further Information

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