Canine Support Services

Concepts

• bristol
• animal products
• canine
• training aids and devices
• dog training
• welfare equipment
• agility equipment
• military working dogs
• dog handler bite suits
• dog waste bags

Location

UK

Description

The DE&S Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures (SEEC) delivery team intends to award a contract for an online catalogue of support, training, and welfare equipment for Military Working Dogs (MWD). The catalogue of products includes a diverse range of equipment, including but not limited to; dog waste bags, leads, and harnesses, through to made to measure dog handler bite suits, specialist training aids and agility equipment. The contract is for five years with options to extend by an additional two years making the contract a maximum of seven years in duration. The expected spend over the the full seven years is £3.1M.

Total Quantity or Scope

All items supplied are to be of a suitable standard and quality that enables the Authority to continue to meet the five dog welfare needs listed in the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (lhttps://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/45/contents) and detailed in the DEFRA Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs 2017 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-welfare-of-d...). Throughout the life of the contract the Authority may request that items are added or removed from the catalogue due to evolving nature of the requirement. Full details are included in the invitation to tender pack which can be found here: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57771 The Cyber Risk Level for this procurement is Very Low. The Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) is RAR-161623104. A full description of the Cyber Risk levels is available in DEFSTAN 05-138. Potential providers should make themselves familiar with the requirement against the profile assessment for this risk level.

Renewal Options

The contract is for five years with options to extend by two additional years to make the maximum duration of the contract seven years in total.

CPV Codes

• 03140000 - Animal products and related products
• 39162200 - Training aids and devices
• 80512000 - Dog training services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.