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    ContractsK9 Biosecurity Detection Dog Services for Harwich
    Awarded contract

    K9 Biosecurity Detection Dog Services for Harwich

    Awarded
    £23.5k
    Published 30 Jun 2026

    Provision of trained detection dogs and handler services for biosecurity operations at the British Antarctic Survey's Harwich facility.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 30 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £23.5k
    Published 30 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £23,455
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • LI
      Lev International Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    30 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    UKRI has appointed a supplier to provide K9 biosecurity detection dog services for the Harwich location of the British Antarctic Survey. This contract covers the provision of trained detection dogs and associated handler services to identify biosecurity threats and maintain security protocols at the facility. Suppliers should have demonstrated expertise in canine biosecurity operations, appropriate certifications, and experience working in regulated research environments.

    Track record

    6 awards · 6 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In education training, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded 6 contracts to 6 suppliers.

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    5. Lev International Ltd1× · 17%
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06c064

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