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Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework

A public procurement published by Home Office via Find a Tender.

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Award value
£8.2m
Tender value
2
Suppliers
2
Awards
4
Notices
Contract
Stage

Overview

The Home Office is conducting a Market Engagement exercise during November/December 2024 to explore market capability and appetite ahead of the procurement of an Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework in Q4 FY2024/25. The Home Office own the UK's Explosives Detection Dogs Strategy. The overarching strategic objective is to deliver robust UK detection dog capabilities against priority threats and scenarios. As part of that Strategy, the National Canine Training and Accreditation Scheme (NCTAS) sets standards and requirements for cross-Government EDD teams, with the National Canine Training and Accreditation Scheme - Private Security Industry (NCTAS-P) (https://www.gov.uk/gov…

Key details

Source
Find a Tender
Lifecycle stage
Contract
Status
planned
CPV classification
35000000 — Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
Currency
GBP
Total award value
Tender value
£8,200,000
First published
8 Nov 2024
Last updated
8 Apr 2026
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Awards

2 awards recorded on this procurement.

SupplierCompanies HouseAwardedStatusValue
THOR INDUSTRIES LTD13022211active
QINETIQ LIMITED03796233active

Notice timeline

Every published notice in this procurement's lifecycle.

  1. Planning noticeExplosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework
  2. Tender updateExplosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework
  3. Tender noticeExplosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework
  4. Award,contractExplosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework

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FAQs about this procurement

Who is the buyer for "Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework"?

Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework is a UK public-sector procurement published by Home Office via Find a Tender.

Has "Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework" been awarded?

Yes — 2 awards are recorded, with a reported total value of £8,200,000. The current lifecycle stage is "Contract".

Which suppliers are involved in "Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework"?

2 suppliers are linked: THOR INDUSTRIES LTD, QINETIQ LIMITED.

What is "Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework" worth?

The reported tender value is £8,200,000.

When was "Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework" published?

It was first published on 8 Nov 2024 and last updated on 8 Apr 2026, across 4 notices.

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