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30 Jul 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police Authority has completed a procurement process for explosives detection dog training aids under the framework C16828 Lot 1. This contract, identified by the code BTP/CON/1176, was awarded to Thor Industries Ltd on 17th July 2026, with an active contract period from 20th July 2026 to 31st December 2026. The procurement falls into the "goods" category, specifically involving products classified under explosives and security equipment within the UK. This process utilised a procurement method categorised as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a potentially limited competitive bidding phase.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in security equipment, especially those capable of supplying training aids for explosives detection dogs. Companies with experience in government contracts, particularly within the sub-central government sector, would find this an advantageous area for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Thor Industries Ltd, designated as the supplier, underline potential opportunities for similarly sized firms to compete for contracts of this nature. Businesses with extensive networks across various regions of the UK, as indicated in the delivery addresses, could leverage this to enhance their service delivery and competitive position in the market.

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Notice Title

Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids

Notice Description

Procurement of dog training aids via Home Office Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework C16828 Lot 1 .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072307-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

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


CPV Codes

24600000 - Explosives

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,985 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9TJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOR INDUSTRIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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