---
title: "BAS - Provision of K9 Biosecurity Detection Dog Services for Harwich"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c064"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-06-30"
---

# BAS - Provision of K9 Biosecurity Detection Dog Services for Harwich

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c064

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the "Provision of K9 Biosecurity Detection Dog Services for Harwich" under the British Antarctic Survey has reached the contract award stage. UKRI, a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, employed a direct procurement method, opting for below threshold procurement without competition. The contract commenced on 6th July 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2027. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on dog training services. The delivery location specified is the East of England region.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the service industry, particularly those specialising in biosecurity and animal training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Lev International Ltd, which succeeded in securing this contract, are ideally positioned to benefit from such opportunities. The contract's scope paves the way for niche service providers to establish connections with central government bodies, expand their portfolio, and demonstrate their expertise in specialised services, such as K9 biosecurity solutions, for future contract opportunities.

## Notice

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the Provision of K9 Biosecurity Detection Dog Services for Harwich to the British Antarctic Survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061351-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,455 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80512000 - Dog training services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 14:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061351-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061351-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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