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Contract Award Notice

Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework

  • First published: 09 April 2026
  • Last modified: 09 April 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04b529
Published by:
Home Office
Authority ID:
AA76013
Publication date:
09 April 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

This Framework is for the provision of Explosives Detection Dogs Training Aids and associated services for use across UK Government.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Home Office

2 Marsham Street

London

UK

E-mail: collaborativeprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

I.5) Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework

Reference number: P2330-EDD

II.1.2) Main CPV code

35000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

This Framework is for the provision of Explosives Detection Dogs Training Aids and associated services for use across UK Government.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 8 200 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

1.1D Explosives EDD Training Aids

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24610000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

- Manufacture of EDD Training Aids - The manufacture of EDD Training Aids containing commercially available explosives classified at 1.1D hazard class or lower, prepared in accordance with strict contamination control procedures.

- Delivery and Collection of EDD Training Aids

- Disposal and Destruction of EDD Training Aids

- Support, Testing, and Advisory Services

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Ammonium Nitrate-based Explosives EDD Training Aids

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24610000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

- Manufacture of EDD Training Aids - The manufacture of EDD Training Aids made from commercially available components resulting in explosives classified at 1.1D hazard class or lower, prepared in accordance with strict contamination control procedures.

- Delivery and Collection of EDD Training Aids

- Disposal and Destruction of EDD Training Aids

- Support, Testing, and Advisory Services

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Section one: Contracting authoritySection I: Contracting authority one.1) Name and addressesI.1) Name and addresses Home Office Home Office, Peel Building, Marsham Street London SW1P 4DF Contact

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

35331100

35341000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

- Manufacture of EDD Training Aids - The manufacture of Free from Explosives EDD Training Aids containing commercially available firearms and component parts, prepared in accordance with strict contamination control procedures.

- Delivery and Collection of EDD Training Aids

- Disposal and Destruction of EDD Training Aids

- Support, Testing, and Advisory Services

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Non-Explosive Chemical Mixtures EDD Training Aids

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24300000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

- Manufacture of EDD Training Aids - The manufacture of non-explosive EDD Training Aids made from commercially available chemical mixtures, prepared in accordance with strict safety and contamination control procedures.

- Delivery and Collection of EDD Training Aids

- Disposal and Destruction of EDD Training Aids

- Support, Testing, and Advisory Services

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Synthesised Explosives EDD Training Aids

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24600000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

- Manufacture of EDD Training Aids - The manufacture of EDD Training Aids synthesised from commercially available precursors resulting in aids classified at 4.1 hazard class, prepared in accordance with strict safety and contamination control procedures.

- Delivery and Collection of EDD Training Aids

- Disposal and Destruction of EDD Training Aids

- Support, Testing, and Advisory Services

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2025/S 000-005998

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2-5

Contract No: 2

Title: P2330-EDD Training Aids Framework - Lots 2-5

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/03/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

QINETIQ LIMITED

Farnborough

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 5 900 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: 1

Title: P2330-EDD Training Aids Framework - Lot 1

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/03/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

THOR INDUSTRIES LTD

Salisbury

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 300 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

08/04/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
24300000 Basic inorganic and organic chemicals Chemical products
35331100 Bullets Ammunition for firearms and warfare
24600000 Explosives Chemical products
35341000 Parts of light firearms Parts of firearms and ammunition
24610000 Prepared explosives Explosives
35000000 Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment Defence and security

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
collaborativeprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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