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PS25307-Biosecurity Rodent Detection Dog Team

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Nov 2025 at 09:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PS25307-Biosecurity Rodent Detection Dog Team" project has been concluded through a direct award by UK Research and Innovation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd serving as the procuring entity. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically research and development services and related consultancy, and is set in the United Kingdom, particularly at Harwich International Port. The award was made to Lev International Ltd as the supplier, with the contract period running from 29th September 2025 to 13th October 2025. The procurement method used was direct and executed below the threshold without competition, completing the award on 14th November 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in biosecurity and detection services, particularly those with expertise in utilising trained detection animals. Small to medium-sized enterprises like Lev International Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that smaller firms with niche capabilities in rodent detection and biosecurity solutions can benefit from such government tenders. Businesses in this sector seeking expansion should consider strengthening their capabilities in specialised consultancy services linked to environmental security to remain competitive in similar future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25307-Biosecurity Rodent Detection Dog Team

Notice Description

****THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION **** This procurement is being concluded as a single source direct award below threshold Biosecurity Rodent Detection Dog Team at Harwich International Port for SDA Loading.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e10a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073803-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,057 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEV INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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