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BAS - Provision of K9 Biosecurity Detection Dog Services for Harwich

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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30 Jun 2026 at 14:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the "Provision of K9 Biosecurity Detection Dog Services for Harwich" under the British Antarctic Survey has reached the contract award stage. UKRI, a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, employed a direct procurement method, opting for below threshold procurement without competition. The contract commenced on 6th July 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2027. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on dog training services. The delivery location specified is the East of England region.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the service industry, particularly those specialising in biosecurity and animal training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Lev International Ltd, which succeeded in securing this contract, are ideally positioned to benefit from such opportunities. The contract's scope paves the way for niche service providers to establish connections with central government bodies, expand their portfolio, and demonstrate their expertise in specialised services, such as K9 biosecurity solutions, for future contract opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BAS - Provision of K9 Biosecurity Detection Dog Services for Harwich

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the Provision of K9 Biosecurity Detection Dog Services for Harwich to the British Antarctic Survey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c064
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061351-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80512000 - Dog training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,455 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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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