Gwent Constabulary · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Veterinary Services for Gwent Police Dog Section

Awarded 13 Oct 2019

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Awarded13 Oct 2019
Value£60,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 3y 1mo ago4y term
Awarded 13 Oct 2019Expired 12 Oct 2023

Gwent Constabulary awarded a contract to Independent Vetcare Limited for the provision of veterinary services to the Dog Section.

The contract supports approximately 25 police dogs trained in general purpose and specialist functions, including German Shepherds for general duties and Labradors and Springer Spaniels for drug or explosive detection.

The services cover dogs operating throughout Gwent from a central base in Mamhilad, used for searching for wanted or missing persons, stolen property, human remains detection, hill search and rescue, and supporting firearms officers.

The contract value is AUD 60,000.

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