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RFT for Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of operational search and general purpose dogs to the Irish Prison Service (3 x Lots)

Awarded to Four Winds K9 BV, Police Dogs Centre Holland B.V.

Irish Prison Service(buyer)

Published
Published 4 March 2025
Deadline
Closed 7 April 2025

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The Irish Prison Service established a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of operational search and general-purpose dogs, structured across three lots with an estimated value of EUR 600,000. The requirement specified that dogs must be trained to handler level, certified healthy by a veterinarian, and supplied in compliance with Irish and EU regulations, with suppliers required to demonstrate experience in breeding and training detection dogs. The framework was awarded on 19 May 2025 to Four Winds K9 BV and Police Dogs Centre Holland B.V.

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Lots (3)

  • General Purpose Dog

    €600,000Won by Four Winds K9 BVWon by Police Dogs Centre Holland B.V.
  • Single Purpose Dog

    €600,000Won by Four Winds K9 BVWon by Police Dogs Centre Holland B.V.
  • Special Purpose Dog

    €600,000Won by Four Winds K9 BVWon by Police Dogs Centre Holland B.V.

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
Contract signed
Category
Goods
Estimated value
€600,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
4 March 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Animal products and related productsAnimal productsSecurity, fire-fighting, police and defence equipmentEmergency and security equipmentPolice equipmentIndividual and support equipment

Award outcome

Award date
19 May 2025
Winners
  • Four Winds K9 BV
  • Police Dogs Centre Holland B.V.

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  1. Contract

    15 July 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    4 March 2025

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