---
title: "Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc77"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids

Buyer: BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc77

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## Summary

The British Transport Police Authority has completed a public procurement process for the provision of Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids. The procurement, conducted under the Home Office Explosives Detection Dogs Training Aids Framework, falls into the category of goods and involves the supply of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. The contract was awarded to QINETIQ LIMITED, with the procurement process classified as "below threshold - unknown". The contract, valued at £31,236 gross, was signed on 5th August 2026 and spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in security and defence technologies to engage with government procurement channels. Companies specialising in the design and manufacture of training aids and related security equipment would find a competitive advantage. Given the requirements and scale of the procurement, large companies with experience in public sector contracts, like QINETIQ LIMITED, are well-suited for such opportunities, especially those with capabilities to cover diverse geographical locations as indicated in the delivery regions. This contract reinforces the importance of possessing the right certifications and demonstrating the ability to meet the public authority's rigorous standards.

## Notice

Procurement of dog training aids via Home Office Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework C16829 Lot 2-5.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074224-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,030 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Knightsbridge & Belgravia |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 24600000 - Explosives
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 12:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074224-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074224-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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