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Certification for new materials for use in the Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs)

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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21 Sep 2026 at 20:18

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport procured certification services for two new target materials, Targets 9 and 10, added to Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs) training kits. The work enables operational dogs to be certified and maintain their capability, including initial testing of each dog against the new targets. This is a specialist technical services requirement, classified under CPV 71356000. Delivery covers the United Kingdom. The buyer is the Department for Transport, a central government department. The requirement concerns certification linked to explosive detection dog training and operational readiness, so it is relevant to organisations with specialist knowledge of detection-dog assessment, training-kit materials and technical certification for security or operational applications.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct award to REDLINE ASSURED SECURITY LTD, identified as the only approved certifier for the two new target materials. The award was dated 21 September 2026 and has a value of £50,994 excluding VAT, or £61,192.80 including VAT. The awarded contract period runs from 5 October 2026 to 4 January 2027, with signature scheduled for 5 October 2026. The direct-award rationale cites technical reasons connected with the new FREDDs targets and a repeat, extension or partial replacement. There is one completed lot. The procurement was below the applicable threshold, and the lot was assessed as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This procurement shows demand for a narrowly defined certification service supporting the Department for Transport’s explosive detection dog capability. A credible future competitor would need to demonstrate that it is an approved certifier for the relevant FREDDs training-kit materials, or can satisfy the technical approval requirements governing certification of new targets. It would also need practical capability to test operational dogs against newly introduced materials and produce certification that supports continued operational capability. Relevant suppliers are likely to be specialist security, detection-dog training, assessment or technical certification organisations rather than general training providers. The buyer’s classification of the lot as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises indicates that the work can be delivered by a focused specialist organisation, subject to meeting the technical approval requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Certification for new materials for use in the Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs)

Notice Description

Two new targets have been added to the FREDDs training kits by DfT and the associated developers, with which operational dogs must be certified to maintain their capability.

Procurement Information

Two new targets have been added to the FREDDs training kits by DfT and the associated developers, with which operational dogs must be certified to maintain their capability. DfT will be funding the bolt-on certifications by Redline (as the only approved certifier) for the two new target materials (Targets 9 and 10), which will enable initial testing of each Dog on the new targets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0776f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089383-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,994 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Redline Assured Security

Further Information

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