Construction Contract Leads

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Home Office

Home Office, Peel Building, Marsham Street

London

SW1P 4DF

Contact

Kiah Rose Sheppard

Email

colllaborativeprocurement [at] homeoffice.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office

I.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at

https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

I.5) Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids Framework

Reference number

P2330-EDD

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

The Home Office is looking to appoint up to five suppliers to a pan-Government, four-year framework for the provision of Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) Training Aids, manufactured in strict accordance with a Government-owned technical specification.

The Home Office own the UK's Explosives Detection Dogs Strategy. The overarching strategic objective is to deliver robust UK detection dog capabilities against priority threats and scenarios. As part of that Strategy, the EDD National Canine Training and Accreditation Scheme (NCTAS) sets the standards and requirements for EDD teams across Government. This EDD Training Aids Framework is being implemented to allow for the provision of Training Aids aligned to the scheme.

The framework is divided into five Lots, determined by the manufacturing process and hazard class of the Training Aids. Each Lot includes in scope:

- Manufacture of EDD Training Aids

- Delivery and Collection of EDD Training Aids

- Disposal and Destruction of EDD Training Aids

- Support, Testing, and Advisory Services

Similarly to NCTAS, the National Canine Training and Accreditation Scheme - Private Security Industry (NCTAS-P) has in the last few years been made available to industry. As a part of this Framework, Suppliers will also be granted permission to manufacture and sell EDD Training Aids to foreign governments as well as national and international private industry, subject to conditions and Authority approval.

Market Engagement was conducted in December 2024 - January 2025, the output of which will be made available to all Bidders as part of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) pack.

This procurement will be managed electronically via the Home Office's e-Sourcing Portal (JAGGAER). The information we intend to distribute as part of this procurement is sensitive. As such, we will require a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and a Security Aspects Letter (SAL) to be completed by all interested parties before access to the ITT can be provided.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £8,200,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

1.1D Explosives EDD Training Aids

Lot No

1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 24610000 - Prepared explosives

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UK - United Kingdom

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

- Manufacture of EDD Training Aids - 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

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Ammonium Nitrate-based Explosives EDD Training Aids

Lot No

2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 24610000 - Prepared explosives

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UK - United Kingdom

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

- Manufacture of EDD Training Aids - The manufacture of EDD Training Aids made from commercially available components resulting in 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

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Free From Explosives EDD Training Aids

Lot No

3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 35331100 - Bullets
• 35341000 - Parts of light firearms

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UK - United Kingdom

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

- Manufacture of EDD Training Aids - The manufacture of Free from Explosives EDD Training Aids containing commercially available firearms and component parts, 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

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Non-Explosive Chemical Mixtures EDD Training Aids

Lot No

4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UK - United Kingdom

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

- Manufacture of EDD Training Aids - The manufacture of non-explosive EDD Training Aids made from commercially available chemical mixtures, prepared in accordance with strict safety and contamination control procedures.

- Delivery and Collection of EDD Training Aids

- Disposal and Destruction of EDD Training Aids

- Support, Testing, and Advisory Services

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Synthesised Explosives EDD Training Aids

Lot No

5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 24600000 - Explosives

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UK - United Kingdom

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

- Manufacture of EDD Training Aids - The manufacture of EDD Training Aids synthesised from commercially available precursors resulting in aids classified at 4.1 hazard class, prepared in accordance with strict safety and contamination control procedures.

- Delivery and Collection of EDD Training Aids

- Disposal and Destruction of EDD Training Aids

- Support, Testing, and Advisory Services

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

This procurement will be managed electronically via the Home Office's e-Sourcing Portal (JAGGAER). The information we intend to distribute as part of this procurement is sensitive. As such, we will require a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and a Security Aspects Letter (SAL) to be completed by all interested parties before access to the ITT can be provided. Only interested parties who have returned the completed and signed documentation (NDA and/or SAL) and are registered on the Home Office eSourcing Portal (Jaggaer) will be invited to tender.

To participate in the procurement, interested parties must:

1. Be registered on the e-Sourcing Portal. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com by following the link 'To register click here'.

2. Register interest in the EDD Training Aids Framework procurement via email to CollaborativeProcurement [at] homeoffice.gov.uk, ensuring:

- the subject line is as follows: HSG EDD Training Aids Framework Procurement - Supplier Interest

- the email body indicates which Lots you are interested in bidding for

3. Review, sign, and return the NDA and/or SAL to the Home Office. For suppliers who participated in Market Engagement, there will be an updated SAL for review and acceptance only.

Once the required documentation has been returned, Bidders will be added to the relevant Jaggaer Projects. Following the publish of this notice, the Home Office will observe a period of approximately seven to ten days before publishing the ITT. This is to allow for the return of the required documentation.

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

As stated in the procurement documents

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 5

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-036288

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

14 April 2025

Local time

11:59pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 9 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

15 April 2025

Local time

12:00am

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

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