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Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework
Home Office
Awarded
supplies
SME-friendly
Framework agreement
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Key details
Contracting authority
Home Office
central gov
Region
London
Delivery: British Oversea Territories
Sectors
Contract value
£8,200,000ex VAT
Submissions closed
14 August 2025
Published
8 April 2026
Procurement
Contract period
23 March 2026 - 22 March 2030
4 years
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
CPV classifications
- 35000000 Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
What happened
Home Office awarded this contract to Thor Industries Ltd | QinetiQ Limited worth £8,200,000 on 23 Mar 2026. The contract runs until 22 Mar 2030.
Description
A framework contract between the Authority and the Suppliers (Thor and QinetiQ) for the supply of Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids and associated services, including:
- 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
Awarded suppliers (2)
Suppliers
- Thor Industries Ltd
- QinetiQ Limited
Award value
£8,200,000
Award date
23 March 2026
Contact
Identifiers
Buyer reference
tender_416060/1565787
Notice ID
d6c842fe-58fc-403b-aa5b-428b6d375245-897011
OCID
ocds-b5fd17-ec0ada4b-e52a-4b2b-8412-25131e9fe348
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