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title: "Awarded Contract Operational Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs"
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# Awarded Contract Operational Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-258198c8-8535-4db4-a945-d6667a516d44

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract for operational Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs to Redline Assured Security. The contract, valued at £18,000 GBP, involves the certification of the dogs for detecting threat materials. The procurement method was direct through a single tender action. The contract period is from November 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with the tender closing on October 24, 2023, located in London, United Kingdom. The industry category is security services.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses engaged in security services, specifically those with expertise in certification processes for threat detection technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises are well-suited to compete due to the suitability specified by the Department for Transport. Businesses with capabilities in quality assurance functions for specialized services could find this tender beneficial for further business growth and development.

## Notice

A bespoke 'bolt on' certification of all operational Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs). The certification is a validation process that the dogs are capable of detecting threat materials. The DfT has Direct Awarded the Contract to the supplier as they are only approved company to be able to deliver the certification and quality assurance functions for FREDDs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd38b3e-89b7-4f29-9a4a-670c5075f451 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 |
| Post town | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDLINE ASSURED SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2023 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd38b3e-89b7-4f29-9a4a-670c5075f451

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd38b3e-89b7-4f29-9a4a-670c5075f451
  31st October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5807d03-7338-4bfa-a390-460cc444a006
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