Detector Dog Consumables
Tender Overview
About this tender
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is seeking consumables for its biosecurity detector dog program. This tender covers supplies including dog food, training treats, reward toys, and related consumables for working detector dogs. These dogs operate at airports, seaports, and mail centres across multiple locations throughout Australia, including regions in Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania.
Frequently asked questions
- The tender covers detector dog consumables including dog food, training treats, reward toys, and related supplies for the biosecurity detector dog program.
- Working detector dogs will be stationed at airports, seaports, and mail centres across Australia.
- The tender covers multiple regions across all Australian states and territories: Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania.
- The program is part of DAFF's biosecurity operations, with detector dogs working to support biosecurity screening at airports, seaports, and mail centres.
- The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is managing this tender for detector dog consumables.
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