Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Home Office
Home Office, Peel Building, Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
UK
Contact person: Kiah Rose Sheppard
E-mail: colllaborativeprocurement@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.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
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
The Home Office is looking to appoint up to five suppliers to a pan-Government, four-year framework for the provision of Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids, manufactured in strict accordance with a Government-owned technical specification.
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 EDD National Canine Training and Accreditation Scheme (NCTAS) sets the standards and requirements for EDD teams across Government. This EDD Training Aids Framework is being implemented to allow for the provision of Training Aids aligned to the scheme.
The framework is divided into five Lots, determined by the manufacturing process and hazard class of the Training Aids. Each Lot includes in scope:
- Manufacture of EDD Training Aids
- Delivery and Collection of EDD Training Aids
- Disposal and Destruction of EDD Training Aids
- Support, Testing, and Advisory Services
Similarly to NCTAS, the National Canine Training and Accreditation Scheme - Private Security Industry (NCTAS-P) has in the last few years been made available to industry. As a part of this Framework, Suppliers will also be granted permission to manufacture and sell EDD Training Aids to foreign governments as well as national and international private industry, subject to conditions and Authority approval.
Market Engagement was conducted in December 2024 - January 2025, the output of which will be made available to all Bidders as part of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) pack.
This procurement will be managed electronically via the Home Office's e-Sourcing Portal (JAGGAER). The information we intend to distribute as part of this procurement is sensitive. As such, we will require a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and a Security Aspects Letter (SAL) to be completed by all interested parties before access to the ITT can be provided.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
8 200 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
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 is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Free From Explosives EDD Training Aids
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 is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
This procurement will be managed electronically via the Home Office's e-Sourcing Portal (JAGGAER). The information we intend to distribute as part of this procurement is sensitive. As such, we will require a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and a Security Aspects Letter (SAL) to be completed by all interested parties before access to the ITT can be provided. Only interested parties who have returned the completed and signed documentation (NDA and/or SAL) and are registered on the Home Office eSourcing Portal (Jaggaer) will be invited to tender.
To participate in the procurement, interested parties must:
1. Be registered on the e-Sourcing Portal. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com by following the link 'To register click here'.
2. Register interest in the EDD Training Aids Framework procurement via email to CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk, ensuring:
- the subject line is as follows: HSG EDD Training Aids Framework Procurement - Supplier Interest
- the email body indicates which Lots you are interested in bidding for
3. Review, sign, and return the NDA and/or SAL to the Home Office. For suppliers who participated in Market Engagement, there will be an updated SAL for review and acceptance only.
Once the required documentation has been returned, Bidders will be added to the relevant Jaggaer Projects. Following the publish of this notice, the Home Office will observe a period of approximately seven to ten days before publishing the ITT. This is to allow for the return of the required documentation.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As stated in the procurement documents
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 with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 5
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:
2024/S 000-036288
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
14/04/2025
Local time: 23:59
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 9 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
15/04/2025
Local time: 00:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
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
19/02/2025