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MH6 Camera

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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26 Oct 2021 at 09:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has successfully completed a procurement process for the one-off purchase of an MH6 Camera, valued at £77,000, from Photron (Europe) Ltd. This procurement falls under the category of 'Cameras' and was initiated to replace the outdated MH4 camera currently used for mine blast testing. The contract period commenced on 2nd September 2021 and concludes on 2nd September 2022. The procurement method was a Single Source Direct Purchase, and it was awarded on 2nd September 2021, with public notification occurring on 26th October 2021.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced imaging technology and related goods. Suppliers with expertise in high-quality camera systems, particularly those familiar with the needs of military or defence applications, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can engage in this sector, considering their eligibility as noted in this tender's suitability assessment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MH6 Camera

Notice Description

One-off procurement of the MH6 Camera direct from Photron (Europe) Ltd. Dstl currently uses a Photron MH4 camera to record the inside of vehicles during mine blast testing. This system is no longer supported by the manufacturer and Dstl will soon run out of spare parts. A business case has been approved to purchase a Photron MH6 camera to replace the current system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2292533-b7db-42b7-be03-5e3e03fac162
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9bc353-ff86-4dc9-a814-72eaa6feaf84
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 - Single Source Direct Purchase
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2021 - 2 Sep 2022 1-2 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOTRON (EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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