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title: "Canine Support Solution"
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# Canine Support Solution

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c648d3c-14f1-4dd0-aae0-f650ac45b561

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed a public procurement process for the provision of a canine support solution, titled "Canine Support Solution," under the industry category of Animal products and related products (CPV: 03140000). The procurement method was an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period ending on 1st July 2024. The contract, valued at £3.1 million, spans five years with an option to extend by two additional years, potentially making it a seven-year contract. The contract was awarded to VON WOLF K9 SPORT & SERVICE DOG EQUIPMENT LIMITED and will serve multiple locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The contract period will commence on 28th November 2024 and conclude on 27th November 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in manufacturing and supplying military working dog support products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing high-quality canine equipment, such as harnesses, leads, and bespoke training aids, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The procurement is aimed at maintaining high welfare standards for military working dogs, in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the DEFRA Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs 2017. Suppliers focusing on innovative and welfare-oriented dog products will be in a strong position to benefit from this opportunity. The MOD’s commitment to long-term contracts underscores a stable and potentially lucrative partnership for the awarded suppliers.

## Notice

The DE&S Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) delivery team is awarding 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/056f4cf1-9ba2-435f-b9ac-f2357c7bcde4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2024 - 27 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,100,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VON WOLF K9 SPORT & SERVICE DOG EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03140000 - Animal products and related products

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/056f4cf1-9ba2-435f-b9ac-f2357c7bcde4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/056f4cf1-9ba2-435f-b9ac-f2357c7bcde4
  7th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c75783a-5b23-4b1f-9a5b-f6155f39c869
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## Notice URLs

- 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

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