--- title: "Canine Support Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2e7e4394-e494-459a-b994-2b70319bd8ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e7e4394-e494-459a-b994-2b70319bd8ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e7e4394-e494-459a-b994-2b70319bd8ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e7e4394-e494-459a-b994-2b70319bd8ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-04-05" --- # Canine Support Solution Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e7e4394-e494-459a-b994-2b70319bd8ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e7e4394-e494-459a-b994-2b70319bd8ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e7e4394-e494-459a-b994-2b70319bd8ae.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender titled "Canine Support Solution" in the industry category of Animal products and related products. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 1st July 2024. The contract period is expected to run from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2029, with a total value of £3.1 million GBP. The tender is an open procedure above the threshold, and potential providers can find detailed information on the Ministry of Defence website. This procurement opportunity for a catalogue of support, training, and welfare equipment for Military Working Dogs presents growth possibilities for businesses specializing in animal products, training aids, and dog services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract's extended duration and potential for catalogue updates provide long-term prospects for business development and collaboration within the defence industry. ## Notice The DE&S Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) delivery team intends to award a contract for an online catalogue of support, training, and welfare equipment for Military Working Dogs (MWD). The catalogue of products includes a diverse range of equipment, including but not limited to; dog waste bags, leads, and harnesses, through to made to measure dog handler bite suits, specialist training aids and agility equipment. All items supplied are to be of a suitable standard and quality that enables the Authority to continue to meet the five dog welfare needs listed in the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (lhttps://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/45/contents) and detailed in the DEFRA Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs 2017 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-welfare-of-dogs). The contract is for five years with options to extend by an additional two years making the contract a maximum of seven years in duration. The expected spend over the the full seven years is PS3.1M. Throughout the life of the contract the Authority may request that items are added or removed from the catalogue due to evolving nature of the requirement. Full details are included in the invitation to tender pack which can be found here: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57771 The Cyber Risk Level for this procurement is Very Low. The Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) is RAR-161623104. A full description of the Cyber Risk levels is available in DEFSTAN 05-138. Potential providers should make themselves familiar with the requirement against the profile assessment for this risk level. Additional information: To tender for this requirement, information can be found here: https://des.mod.uk/what-we-do/army-procurement-support/soldier-training-special-projects/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ee44a3-69d8-4c53-8a0d-6e3f950e30a3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 03140000 - Animal products and related products - 39162200 - Training aids and devices - 80512000 - Dog training services ## Release History - 5 Apr 2024 at 16:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ee44a3-69d8-4c53-8a0d-6e3f950e30a3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ee44a3-69d8-4c53-8a0d-6e3f950e30a3 5th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57771 - https://des.mod.uk/what-we-do/army-procurement-support/soldier-training-special-projects/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-welfare-of-dogs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/45/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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