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GB-Hull: Thermal Imaging Cameras

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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17 Mar 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for purchasing thermal imaging cameras titled "GB-Hull: Thermal Imaging Cameras" has been completed, with the award stage concluded on 23rd February 2026. Managed by BIP Solutions Limited, headquartered in Hull, the process falls under the goods industry category, specifically focusing on photographic equipment, and serves the region of Yorkshire and the Humber in the UK. The contract commenced on 24th February 2026 and ended on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £29,975 GBP. The procurement method details remain undisclosed, and the tender was not specifically suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in photographic or thermal imaging equipment. Firms with expertise in developing or supplying advanced imaging technologies could have benefited from competing, particularly those capable of serving the Yorkshire and the Humber region with quality and innovation. Although the criteria did not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, the project's scale indicates that businesses of various sizes could have effectively contributed to fulfilling the contract's requirements. The awarded supplier, Vimpex Limited, exemplifies the kind of specialised knowledge and capability desired in this procurement, highlighting the potential for business growth in this niche market.

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Notice Title

GB-Hull: Thermal Imaging Cameras

Notice Description

Purchase of thermal imaging cameras

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35c9ea56-807e-44cd-a114-aea606630dab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47de343a-3ac0-4440-ad8c-6c8caed87282
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Not Disclosed
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38650000 - Photographic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,975 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,975 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU4 7BB
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
Pickering
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIMPEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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