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Explosive training kits for Dogs

CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY

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02 Sep 2025 at 09:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority is overseeing the procurement process for explosive training kits for dogs, with the final stage being a contract award to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, UK. This direct award process, justified by unique technical requirements, commenced on 2nd September 2025, with full completion by 7th August 2028. The procurement is classified under public authority - central government, focusing on emergency and security equipment within the United Kingdom, specifically Oxfordshire.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity, particularly appealing to SMEs with expertise in defence, security, and emergency equipment. Although the contract has already been awarded to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory due to their unique manufacturing capabilities meeting NACTAS specifications, understanding such specialised procurement needs could help businesses position themselves as future suppliers when similar opportunities arise. Companies with innovative solutions for training and security are well-suited to explore collaborations or subcontracting avenues in this industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Explosive training kits for Dogs

Notice Description

Single source from training kits for dogs

Procurement Information

Explosive training aid kit requirements are dictated by NACTAS (National Canine Training and Accreditation Scheme). DSTL are the only manufacturers of these kits who manufacture to the specific specifications dictated

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053061-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

35200000 - Police equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 7 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cnc.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CULHAM, ABINGDON, OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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