---
title: "Military Working Dogs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034042"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-05-26"
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# Military Working Dogs

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034042

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently inviting tenders for the supply of Military Working Dogs, with an emphasis on advanced canine protection and detection services. This procurement falls under the goods category within the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment industry and is located in the UK. The process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 26 June 2022. The selected contract will commence on 1 April 2023 and has a duration of 12 months, with potential extensions for up to two additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the canine training and security sectors, particularly those specialising in the provision of trained military or working dogs. Companies with capabilities in dog welfare and training, as well as those who can meet specific veterinary and capability assessments, will find themselves well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could facilitate growth within the defence sector and open avenues for further contracts with governmental authorities.

## Notice

Dog training services - Military Working Dogs Delivery Team are looking for interested parties to supply Military Working Dogs with a requirement for 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 and eight weeks respectively from the point of tasking. The dogs shall be trained to an initial capability and pass an Authority veterinary and capability assessment prior to acceptance. Full details shall be included at the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: 1 Year Contract + 2 Option Years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014748-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 26 May 2022 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014748-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54093

## Provenance

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