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Versatile Ultra-High Speed Camera

THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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05 Jun 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath recently concluded the procurement process for a versatile ultra-high-speed camera aimed at high-performance imaging applications. This tender, classified under the cameras category, followed an open procedure and was valued at £145,000. The contract was awarded to Photron Europe LTD on 1st June 2025, with an effective period from 1st August 2025 to 1st May 2028. The procurement was intended to support operations in the South West of the United Kingdom, and while the opportunity is now complete, it remains a significant project within the goods procurement category.

This procurement presented substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses experienced in high-tech imaging solutions. Firms well-versed in cutting-edge camera technology, with the ability to meet the high-performance specifications required by academic institutions, would have been ideally positioned to compete. Open to small and medium-sized enterprises, the tender exemplified a notable opportunity for SMEs to engage with a prominent public sector institution, potentially leveraging this project to secure future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Versatile Ultra-High Speed Camera

Notice Description

The university is seeking proposals for the supply of a versatile ultra-high-speed camera for high-performance imaging applications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2a4092e-2926-47db-8273-57e360592984
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/082cf2e4-821a-45e4-8f07-4bcf50631b96
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 1 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOTRON EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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