---
title: "01531 Provision of Explosive Training Aids for Search Dogs"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000529333"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000529333.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2018-02-14"
---

# 01531 Provision of Explosive Training Aids for Search Dogs

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000529333

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is seeking suppliers for the provision of explosive training aids for search dogs, highlighted in their tender titled "01531 Provision of Explosive Training Aids for Search Dogs". This procurement falls under the goods category within the public order and safety industry, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The contract was awarded on 9th January 2018, with a total contract value of £17,908. The supplier for this contract is QinetiQ, with completion of the tender process noted as fully complete.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of training and safety equipment, particularly those with capabilities in producing explosive training products for canine units. Companies with experience in defence, security or related sectors, and those able to meet specific product standards required by public safety authorities, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, ensuring they can contribute to enhancing operational efficiencies within the Scottish Prison Service.

## Notice

The supply of training explosive aids for search dogs was required by the SPS to supply the SPS Dog Unit with appropriate training products to enable the dogs to detect an explosive within a building.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of training explosive aids for search dogs was required by the SPS to supply the Dog Unit with appropriate training products to enable the dogs to detect an explosive within a building.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310191 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,908 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9HW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39162200 - Training aids and devices

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310191

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310191
  01531 Provision of Explosive Training Aids for Search Dogs - The supply of training explosive aids for search dogs was required by the SPS to supply the SPS Dog Unit with appropriate training products to enable the dogs to detect an explosive within a building.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000529333

## Provenance

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