--- title: "Explosive Detection Dogs (EDD) - Drop Test Kits" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0234a2f2-a20b-49a5-97eb-2570c4860c6f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0234a2f2-a20b-49a5-97eb-2570c4860c6f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0234a2f2-a20b-49a5-97eb-2570c4860c6f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0234a2f2-a20b-49a5-97eb-2570c4860c6f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DfTc - Department for Transport" published: "2026-08-17" --- # Explosive Detection Dogs (EDD) - Drop Test Kits Buyer: DfTc - Department for Transport Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0234a2f2-a20b-49a5-97eb-2570c4860c6f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0234a2f2-a20b-49a5-97eb-2570c4860c6f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0234a2f2-a20b-49a5-97eb-2570c4860c6f.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport bought explosive detection dog training equipment: EDD Kit 20 Drop Test Kits. The kits are used to test whether complete dog-training kits containing explosive material can withstand the impacts expected during handling and transport without opening, failing or releasing their contents. Passing the test supports approval of the kit as compliant dangerous-goods packaging before carriage. The requirement contributes to aviation security by improving assurance that screening processes can detect explosive traces or odours effectively. This is a goods procurement classified as security equipment. Delivery covers the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world, so suppliers need to support distribution across these locations. This procurement is complete and has been awarded. The Department for Transport used a selective call-off from the C16828 EDD Training Aids Framework, Lot 1. The tender deadline was 10 August 2026 at noon, and the award was made on 11 August 2026. Thor Industries Ltd was awarded the contract for £29,740.01 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract runs from 11 August 2026 to 1 September 2026. The published procurement value and awarded value are the same. The process concerned one requirement rather than separately reported awards. The procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. For a future requirement of this type, credible suppliers would need to provide robust drop-test kits for explosive detection dog training and understand the handling and transport risks associated with explosive materials. Practical capability should include designing or supplying packaging that remains secure under impact, supporting dangerous-goods packaging compliance, and producing equipment suitable for controlled testing and approval. Experience in aviation security, explosive trace detection, canine training aids or related security equipment would help demonstrate relevance to the Department for Transport’s operational purpose. Suppliers should also be able to manage distribution across the United Kingdom and international destinations, including Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and British Overseas Territories. The award shows that a small business can deliver this specialist requirement through a framework call-off. ## Notice This notice is to confirm the award of contract for Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Kit 20 - Drop Test Kits via the C16828 EDD Training Aids Framework - Lot 1 The purpose of the Drop Test is to demonstrate that a complete dog-training kit containing explosive material can withstand the impacts likely to occur during handling and transport without the packaging opening, failing, or releasing its contents. Successful completion of the drop test supports approval of the kit as compliant dangerous goods packaging prior to carriage. DfT are responsible for wider aviation security therefore these drop tests enables improved aviation security outcomes by providing better assurance that screening processes can detect explosive traces or odours effectively. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a407f9-fde8-49d2-ad9a-dc2eee839460 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Aug 2026 | | Contract period | 11 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £29,740 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £29,740 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DfTc - Department for Transport | | Locality | LONDON | | Postcode area | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Vincent Square | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | Thor Industries Ltd | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35121000 - Security equipment ## Release History - 17 Aug 2026 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a407f9-fde8-49d2-ad9a-dc2eee839460 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a407f9-fde8-49d2-ad9a-dc2eee839460 17th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/648891a9-c4ba-4186-b70c-617ab6e7eb09 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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