# Explosives Detection Dogs \(EDD\) Training Aids Framework

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Home Office.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Home Office](/buyers/home-office/contract-awards)
- Supplier: Thor Industries Ltd
- Award value: £8,200,000
- Tender value: £8,200,000
- Award date: 23 March 2026
- Published: 13 May 2026
- Contract start: 23 March 2026
- Contract end: 22 March 2030
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: d6c842fe-58fc-403b-aa5b-428b6d375245-897011
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec0ada4b-e52a-4b2b-8412-25131e9fe348

## Description

A framework contract between the Authority and the Suppliers \(Thor and QinetiQ\) for the supply of Explosives Detection Dogs \(EDD\) Training Aids and associated services, including: - 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

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c842fe-58fc-403b-aa5b-428b6d375245-897011)