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CSP25215 - Detector Camera

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Jul 2025 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CSP25215 - Detector Camera" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the public authority central government category and involves the acquisition of goods, specifically cameras, within the broader industrial classification. The procurement approach was a limited competition, a method typically used for procurements below a certain financial threshold. The tender has moved from award to contract stage, with the active contract commencing on 29th July 2025 and set to conclude by 31st March 2026. Photonic Science Limited has been awarded the contract under award ID 1, with a gross value amounting to GBP 35,200.

This tender opens up opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advanced camera technology, particularly those capable of supplying detector cameras. Companies within the photonics and optics industries may find this type of procurement particularly advantageous for business growth as it reflects a need for high-precision equipment, a specialty for many advanced camera manufacturers. Businesses with a track record of meeting bespoke specifications via limited competition are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, potentially expanding their portfolios within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

CSP25215 - Detector Camera

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of a detector camera.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05689e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044101-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOTONIC SCIENCE

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