---
title: "Canine Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04502b"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04502b"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04502b.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04502b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DE&S, Ministry of Defence"
published: "2024-10-07"
---

# Canine Support Services

Buyer: DE&S, Ministry of Defence  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04502b

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04502b)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04502b.json)

## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Ministry of Defence, has completed the contracting process for the "Canine Support Services" project. This procurement focuses on an online catalogue for goods related to the support, training, and welfare of Military Working Dogs (MWD). The industry category is animal products and related products, specifically including items such as dog waste bags, leads, harnesses, dog handler bite suits, specialist training aids, and agility equipment. The contract, which is for a duration of five years with an option to extend by two additional years, has an estimated total value of £3.1 million. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the final award was made on 24th September 2024 to VON WOLF K9 SPORT & SERVICE DOG EQUIPMENT LIMITED, based in Surrey, UK. Key dates include the initial tender release, which was active until 1st July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of canine equipment, particularly those specialising in niche products for military and working dogs. Companies capable of providing high-quality, compliant equipment that meets the standards outlined by the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the DEFRA Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs 2017 would find this contract beneficial for growth. Additionally, the long-term nature of the contract, with potential extensions, allows for a stable and continuous revenue stream. SMEs specialising in these areas could greatly benefit from this procurement, expanding their market reach within the defence sector.

## Notice

The DE&S Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) delivery team is awarding a contract for an online catalogue of 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. The contract is for five years with options to extend by an additional two years making the contract a maximum of seven years in duration. The expected spend over the the full seven years is PS3.1M. A copy of the redacted Contract (published for Transparency purposes) can be found at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57771

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The DE&S Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) delivery team is awarding a contract for an online catalogue of 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 (lhttps://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/45/contents) and detailed in the DEFRA Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs 2017 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-welfare-of-dogs). The contract is for five years with options to extend by an additional two years making the contract a maximum of seven years in duration. The expected spend over the the full seven years is PS3.1M. A copy of the redacted Contract (published for Transparency purposes) can be found at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57771

Options: 2 x Contract Option Years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032061-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DE&S, Ministry of Defence |
| Additional buyers | Defence Equipment and Support |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Postcode area | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VON WOLF K9 SPORT & SERVICE DOG EQUIPMENT LIMITED |

## 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

- 03140000 - Animal products and related products
- 39162200 - Training aids and devices
- 80512000 - Dog training services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032061-2024
- 5 Apr 2024 at 18:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011196-2024
- 5 Apr 2024 at 17:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011194-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57771
- https://des.mod.uk/what-we-do/army-procurement-support/soldier-training-special-projects/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-welfare-of-dogs
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/45/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04502b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04502b.json.