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title: "Baggage Screening by Detection Dogs"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7802dbf0-3706-497f-b967-c1e570e6dffb"
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# Baggage Screening by Detection Dogs

Buyer: DSTL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7802dbf0-3706-497f-b967-c1e570e6dffb

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## Summary

The tender titled "Baggage Screening by Detection Dogs" is currently active and issued by Dstl (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory), located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as dog training services, with a budget ranging from £80,000 to £105,000. The tender was published on 21st August 2019, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 10th October 2019. The contract is set to begin on 14th October 2019 and will run until 31st March 2020. The procurement method is open, allowing any qualified vendor to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the area of canine training and security services. Companies specialising in dog training, particularly those with experience in screening services for explosives, will find this contract particularly beneficial. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, leveraging their expertise in innovative canine solutions to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to work with a search dog Contractor to: 1. Refine and test an effective method of using dogs to reliably screen cabin and hold baggage (including oversized items) for explosives. 2. Validate a certification test for baggage screening dogs, using dogs trained by the canine contractor under the above determined screening methodology. Additional information: Please upload your Technical response to the ITT here. Please upload your Commercial response to the ITT here. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beffb303-7d85-4117-a8a1-9ca0e7982051 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| 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 | DSTL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 80512000 - Dog training services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2019 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beffb303-7d85-4117-a8a1-9ca0e7982051

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beffb303-7d85-4117-a8a1-9ca0e7982051
  21st August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/dstl/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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