---
title: "Explosive training kits for Dogs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0591ec"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-02"
---

# Explosive training kits for Dogs

Buyer: CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0591ec

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## Summary

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority is overseeing the procurement process for explosive training kits for dogs, with the final stage being a contract award to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, UK. This direct award process, justified by unique technical requirements, commenced on 2nd September 2025, with full completion by 7th August 2028. The procurement is classified under public authority - central government, focusing on emergency and security equipment within the United Kingdom, specifically Oxfordshire.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity, particularly appealing to SMEs with expertise in defence, security, and emergency equipment. Although the contract has already been awarded to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory due to their unique manufacturing capabilities meeting NACTAS specifications, understanding such specialised procurement needs could help businesses position themselves as future suppliers when similar opportunities arise. Companies with innovative solutions for training and security are well-suited to explore collaborations or subcontracting avenues in this industry sector.

## Notice

Single source from training kits for dogs

### Procurement Information

Explosive training aid kit requirements are dictated by NACTAS (National Canine Training and Accreditation Scheme). DSTL are the only manufacturers of these kits who manufacture to the specific specifications dictated

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053061-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 7 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,333 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | CULHAM, ABINGDON, OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 35200000 - Police equipment

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 09:51 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053061-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053061-2025
  2nd September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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