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05 Aug 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police Authority has completed a public procurement process for the provision of Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids. The procurement, conducted under the Home Office Explosives Detection Dogs Training Aids Framework, falls into the category of goods and involves the supply of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. The contract was awarded to QINETIQ LIMITED, with the procurement process classified as "below threshold - unknown". The contract, valued at £31,236 gross, was signed on 5th August 2026 and spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in security and defence technologies to engage with government procurement channels. Companies specialising in the design and manufacture of training aids and related security equipment would find a competitive advantage. Given the requirements and scale of the procurement, large companies with experience in public sector contracts, like QINETIQ LIMITED, are well-suited for such opportunities, especially those with capabilities to cover diverse geographical locations as indicated in the delivery regions. This contract reinforces the importance of possessing the right certifications and demonstrating the ability to meet the public authority's rigorous standards.

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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 C16829 Lot 2-5.

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 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
4 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

QINETIQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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