Award

The provision of maintenance and support for the FLIR Star Safire HD EO System - 714035451

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

05 Aug 2025 at 13:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently completed the award phase of a contracting process for the provision of maintenance and support services related to the Teledyne FLIR STAR SAFIRE HD Electro-Optical Camera Turret and video system. The contract, valued at £999,910, spans from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2029, with an additional nine-month extension possibility. The tender falls under the industry category of surveillance services and is aimed at enhancing Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities. The procurement method was limited and undertaken through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, targeted above the threshold. The contract involves deliveries across regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories, as well as other global locations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in surveillance technology and maintenance services, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which were deemed suitable for the procurement. Companies with expertise in electro-optical systems and a capacity to provide long-term maintenance support can gain from this contract by enhancing their portfolio and strengthening their position in the public sector market. Those adept at handling sophisticated surveillance equipment and aiming to expand their credentials in government contracts would find this tender particularly suited to their growth ambitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of maintenance and support for the FLIR Star Safire HD EO System - 714035451

Notice Description

This requirement is for maintenance and support to the Teledyne FLIR STAR SAFIRE HD Electro-Optical (EO) Camera Turret and video system, providing Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) operational capability. This procurement is for three years core maintenance support with a 9 month option to extend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f6066d1-7516-4371-bcfa-bdb2628ca1f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e712f9da-4fff-4b18-87f0-5efc8c5e0aec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79714000 - Surveillance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£999,910 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£999,910 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
desmhp-commercial@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLIR SYSTEMS

Further Information

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