Award

The Provision of Maintenance and Support for the FLIR Star Safire HD EO System - 714035451

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Aug 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for maintenance and support services of the FLIR Star Safire HD EO System, providing Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) operational capability. This falls under the industry category of surveillance services, with an additional classification in defence services. The contract, valued at £8,999,190, includes a three-year core maintenance support with the possibility of a nine-month extension. The contracting process, conducted via a limited procurement method, involved negotiations without prior publication due to technical and exclusive rights considerations. This procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract signed on 30th June 2025, and the services are for delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech surveillance systems and advanced defence equipment. Enterprises with expertise in providing bespoke maintenance and technical support for complex electro-optical and video systems would find this contract highly beneficial for business growth. Given the specific requirements and technical complexity, companies like FLIR Systems Limited, the awarded supplier, which possess exclusive rights and technical capabilities, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. This opportunity emphasises the importance of maintaining strong technical competencies and exclusive rights to cater to niche sectors in public defence procurement.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0581b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046200-2025
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 without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,999,190 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLIR SYSTEMS

Further Information

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