Ministry of Defence, ISTAR, Force Protection Project Team · Awarded contract

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Procurement of Military Working Dogs with Canine Protect and Detect Capabilities

Awarded 22 Nov 2015

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Awarded22 Nov 2015

Value£550,600.00

SupplierCanine Specialist Services International,Karenswood (International) Limited

AgencyMinistry of Defence, ISTAR, Force Protection Project Team

RegionSouth West

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Ended 10y 7mo ago4mo term

Awarded 22 Nov 2015Expired 30 Mar 2016

About

Ministry of Defence, ISTAR, Force Protection Project Team awarded a contract to Canine Specialist Services International and Karenswood (International) Limited for the procurement of military working dogs with canine protect and detect capabilities.

The contract, valued at AUD 550,600, was structured as a 16-month enabling contract with options for a further 3 years.

The dogs are required to meet the five welfare needs listed in the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and detailed in the DEFRA Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs 2009, be available within eight weeks of request, and be trained to an initial capability and pass an Authority veterinary and capability check prior to acceptance.

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