--- title: "Military Working Dogs (MWD) - 4 Variants" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0604bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0604bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0604bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0604bd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2026-01-30" --- # Military Working Dogs (MWD) - 4 Variants Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0604bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0604bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0604bd.json) ## Summary The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a central government public authority in the UK, is conducting a procurement process for "Military Working Dogs (MWD) - 4 Variants." The project is currently at the tender stage with plans to use a Competitive Flexible Procedure for selecting suppliers. DE&S is based in Bristol and is looking for canine capabilities, including Canine Protection and Detection Dogs (CPAD) across two levels, Specialist Search Dogs, and Mobile Ground Sensor units. The process opens the door for submissions until 25th February 2026, through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Key forthcoming dates include the estimated release of Invitation to Tender (ITT) materials on 1st March 2026 and its closure on 1st May 2026. The procurement of canine capabilities offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in dog training, kennel services, and small animal care, as classified under CPV codes. The process favours SMEs and involves a PSQ phase to select the top six suppliers for ITT invitation. With a gross value of GBP 3,782,400, the contract spans from 2026 to 2029, with options for yearly extensions until 2036, allowing businesses to build long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence. The award will focus on value for money while leveraging technical competencies, making it attractive for well-qualified niche providers in the defence-related service industry. ## Notice The Protect Delivery Team within Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is preparing to initiate a Competitive Flexible Procedure procurement for Military Working Dogs (MWD). The MWD capabilities required are: - Canine Protection and Detection Dog (CPAD) -Level 1 - Canine Protection and Detection Dog (CPAD) -Level 2 (Enhanced capability to Level 1) - Specialist Search Dog (SSD) - Mobile Ground Sensor (MGS) aka Arms and Explosives Search (AES) Full capability requirements of each variant will be released at the Tender stage. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: 7 Option Years to extend are available to be taken 1 year at a time - the Authority reserve the right, at its absolute discretion, to not take up any or all the option(s). Further information on the option(s) will be provided in the Invitation to Tender. Renewal: 7 Option Years to extend are available to be taken 1 year at a time - the Authority reserve the right, at its absolute discretion, to not take up any or all the option(s). Further information on the option(s) will be provided in the Invitation to Tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008648-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 20 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,152,000 | | Lots value | £3,152,000 | | 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 03325000 - Small animals - 80512000 - Dog training services - 98380000 - Dog kennel services ## Release History - 30 Jan 2026 at 16:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008648-2026 - 13 Jan 2026 at 14:21 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002703-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008648-2026 30th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002703-2026 13th January 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60724 - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/96591920019C0F74C083 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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