---
title: "PS25307-Biosecurity Rodent Detection Dog Team"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e10a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-11-14"
---

# PS25307-Biosecurity Rodent Detection Dog Team

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e10a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "PS25307-Biosecurity Rodent Detection Dog Team" project has been concluded through a direct award by UK Research and Innovation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd serving as the procuring entity. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically research and development services and related consultancy, and is set in the United Kingdom, particularly at Harwich International Port. The award was made to Lev International Ltd as the supplier, with the contract period running from 29th September 2025 to 13th October 2025. The procurement method used was direct and executed below the threshold without competition, completing the award on 14th November 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in biosecurity and detection services, particularly those with expertise in utilising trained detection animals. Small to medium-sized enterprises like Lev International Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that smaller firms with niche capabilities in rodent detection and biosecurity solutions can benefit from such government tenders. Businesses in this sector seeking expansion should consider strengthening their capabilities in specialised consultancy services linked to environmental security to remain competitive in similar future procurements.

## Notice

****THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION **** This procurement is being concluded as a single source direct award below threshold Biosecurity Rodent Detection Dog Team at Harwich International Port for SDA Loading.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073803-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,057 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEV INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 09:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073803-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073803-2025
  14th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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