Provision of Detection Dogs and Handlers for HMRC Illicit Goods Operations
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Detection Dogs and Handlers for HMRC Illicit Goods Operations
Awarded 02 May 2016
Awarded02 May 2016
Value£100,000.00
SupplierWagtail UK Limited
AgencyH M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 7y 6mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 2 May 2016Expired 1 May 2019
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H M Revenue & Customs awarded a contract to Wagtail UK Limited for dog training services, specifically the provision of trained handlers and detection dogs to assist HMRC officers in inspecting premises and vehicles to identify concealments and storage points of illicit tobacco products, tobacco-derived products, and cash across the UK.
The contract value is £100,000.
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