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title: "GB-Sevenoaks: Improved training methods for canine screening of vehicles."
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# GB-Sevenoaks: Improved training methods for canine screening of vehicles.

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b596afb-a1cc-4fc3-9ab9-e445da47a702

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL), which is currently seeking to enhance canine screening methods for vehicles. This tender, titled "Improved training methods for canine screening of vehicles," falls under the services category and is located in Sevenoaks, South East England. The contract value is estimated at £113,000, with a minimum threshold of £10,000. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 7th July 2017, and the contract period set to commence on 4th September 2017, lasting until 28th February 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in canine training services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in training dogs for security applications. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may have an advantage in participating, as the procurement is suitable for them. Businesses that can refine and validate dog training methodologies, along with those experienced in collaboration with defence and security sectors, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially contributing to their growth and visibility within the industry.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to work with a search dog Contractor to: 1. Refine and test an effective method of training dogs to reliably detect weapons and explosives contained at various points around a vehicle, without the need to enter the passenger compartment. 2. Validate a certification test for vehicle search dogs, using dogs trained by the canine contractor under the above determined training methodology. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Sevenoaks: Improved training methods for canine screening of vehicles.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59240c90-d650-42f0-b834-b57fcd6d7daf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) |
| Locality | SEVENOAKS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN14 7BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Sevenoaks |
| Electoral ward | Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount |
| Westminster constituency | Sevenoaks |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80512000 - Dog training services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2017 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59240c90-d650-42f0-b834-b57fcd6d7daf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59240c90-d650-42f0-b834-b57fcd6d7daf
  16th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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