--- title: "Procurement of Canine Support Support Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040dc7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040dc7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040dc7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040dc7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-10-20" --- # Procurement of Canine Support Support Solution Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040dc7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040dc7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040dc7.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a planned procurement process for the "Procurement of Canine Support Solution." This involves the creation of an online catalogue for Military Working Dogs, providing a range of equipment such as dog waste bags, leads, and specialist training aids, with a contract value of £3.1 million. The procurement is at the planning stage, with key dates including a Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender in February 2024, and an anticipated date of contract award in July 2024. The procurement aims to address the welfare needs of dogs as per relevant legislation and may involve contract extensions or modifications based on evolving requirements. This tender opportunity by the Ministry of Defence presents potential for businesses in the animal products and related industry category. Companies specializing in agricultural, training aids, dog-related products and services, and those willing to comply with stringent welfare standards can compete for this contract. The Ministry's emphasis on quality and meeting regulatory requirements creates openings for businesses that prioritize animal welfare and product excellence. Understanding the Cyber Risk Level and complying with DEFSTAN 05-138 requirements are crucial for interested providers in this tender process. ## Notice The DE&S Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT) intends to competitively assess, select, and award a prime contract to provide an online catalogue providing 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 (legislation.gov.uk) and detailed in the DEFRA Code of practice for the welfare of dogs (publishing.service.gov.uk) DEFRA 2017. Throughout the life of the contract the Authority may request that items are added or removed from the catalogue due to evolving nature of the requirement. Full details shall be included at the Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender phase of the competition. The Cyber Risk Level for this procurement is Very Low. The Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) is RAR-161623104. A full description of the Cyber Risk levels is available in DEFSTAN 05-138. Potential providers should make themselves familiar with the requirement against the profile assessment for this risk level. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The DE&S Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT) intends to competitively assess, select, and award a prime contract to provide an online catalogue providing 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 (legislation.gov.uk) and detailed in the DEFRA Code of practice for the welfare of dogs (publishing.service.gov.uk) DEFRA 2017. Throughout the life of the contract the Authority may request that items are added or removed from the catalogue due to evolving nature of the requirement. Full details shall be included at the Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender phase of the competition. The Cyber Risk Level for this procurement is Very Low. The Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) is RAR-161623104. A full description of the Cyber Risk levels is available in DEFSTAN 05-138. Potential providers should make themselves familiar with the requirement against the profile assessment for this risk level. Additional information: The below dates are the anticipated timeframe of this procurement: Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender February 2024 Anticipated Date of Contract Award July 2024 Duration of the contract will be 5 years, plus the Option to extend the contract by a further 2 years. The estimated overall contract value for the full contract term of 7 years is PS3.1 million (excluding VAT) However, please n ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031058-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Feb 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 03140000 - Animal products and related products - 39162200 - Training aids and devices - 80512000 - Dog training services ## Release History - 20 Oct 2023 at 13:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031058-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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