--- title: "Military Working Dogs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92ddc5d3-f46e-4deb-b0f9-d8dfe5011ca2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92ddc5d3-f46e-4deb-b0f9-d8dfe5011ca2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92ddc5d3-f46e-4deb-b0f9-d8dfe5011ca2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92ddc5d3-f46e-4deb-b0f9-d8dfe5011ca2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-05-26" --- # Military Working Dogs Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92ddc5d3-f46e-4deb-b0f9-d8dfe5011ca2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92ddc5d3-f46e-4deb-b0f9-d8dfe5011ca2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92ddc5d3-f46e-4deb-b0f9-d8dfe5011ca2.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Military Working Dogs," which focuses on the industry category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. This tender is at the planning stage and is valued at £250,000, with a contract period that is set to commence on 1st April 2023 and conclude on 31st March 2024. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 26th June 2022, and the services required include dog training for Military Working Dogs that meet stringent welfare criteria outlined in the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The dogs will be needed with varying capabilities within specified time frames for delivery. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the training and supply of canine services, particularly those that have expertise in military or security training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Ministry of Defence considers their capabilities valuable in this engagement. Businesses specialising in animal welfare, training services, and procurement of defence-related goods will find this tender well-suited for enhancing their market presence and fostering growth within the defence sector. ## Notice Dog training services - Military Working Dogs Delivery Team are looking for interested parties to supply Military Working Dogs with 2 differing capabilities under a Multi Supplier Framework. Advanced Canine Protection and Detection and Military Working Dogs to provide a Mobile Ground Search capability. The Authority is considering placing a 12 month Enabling Contract (with options for a further 2 years). The welfare of the dogs must meet the five dog welfare needs listed in the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and detailed in the DEFRA Code of Practice for the welfare of Dogs 2009. The dog(s) shall be available within twenty-four weeks of request for Canine Protect and Detect and eight weeks for the Mobile Ground Sensor. The dogs shall be trained to an initial capability and pass an Authority veterinary and capability assessment prior to acceptance by the Military User. The Authority may carry out a pre contract award evaluation if it is deemed necessary. Full details shall be included at the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbc6b43-f757-41cf-b6c6-63bd0839d992 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ## Release History - 26 May 2022 at 12:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbc6b43-f757-41cf-b6c6-63bd0839d992 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbc6b43-f757-41cf-b6c6-63bd0839d992 26th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54093 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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