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Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids

British Transport Police

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05 Aug 2026 at 13:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police Authority procured explosives detection dog training aids for its policing and security operations. The requirement covers goods used to train explosives detection dogs, within the security, police and defence equipment category. Procurement was carried out through the Home Office Explosives Detection Dogs Training Aids Framework, identified as C16829 and described as covering Lots 2 to 5. Delivery is required across England, Wales and Scotland, including London and the major English regions. The buyer is a sub-central public authority based in London. This opportunity is therefore relevant to suppliers that manufacture, supply or distribute specialist aids for explosives detection dog training, particularly where they can support requirements across multiple UK locations and work with public-sector or law-enforcement customers.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. It used the Home Office Explosives Detection Dogs Training Aids Framework and was recorded as below threshold, with the specific procedure described as unknown. Qinetiq Limited was awarded the contract on 5 August 2026. The contract was signed on the same date and runs from 5 August 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its value is £26,030 excluding VAT, or £31,236 including VAT. The award is for goods and relates to one completed lot. The published outcome identifies explosives and security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment as the relevant categories. No separate scoring or evaluation weighting is stated in the procurement outcome.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for specialist explosives detection dog training aids within British Transport Police’s operational supply chain. Competitors would need products that are appropriate for training dogs to detect explosives and suitable for professional policing or security use. Credibility is likely to depend on a demonstrable understanding of explosives detection training, dependable product quality, safe handling and consistent supply. Suppliers with experience serving police forces, government departments, transport security or defence customers would be well placed to compete when comparable requirements return. The framework route also shows the value of experience with public-sector purchasing arrangements and the ability to supply across England, Wales and Scotland. Businesses that can support a national operational footprint, maintain reliable fulfilment and provide specialist technical advice should monitor this buyer’s future requirements.

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Notice Information

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 C16829 Lot 2-5.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074224-2026
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
Large

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
£26,030 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Transport Police
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9TJ
Postcode Area
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

QINETIQ LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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