Award

Thermal imaging cameras and upgrades to existing equipment.

SE TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2025 at 10:44

Award

27 Oct 2025 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of thermal imaging cameras and upgrades to existing equipment was conducted by SE TRAINS LIMITED, a public undertaking based in London, United Kingdom. The tender involves fitting the equipment on CL 707 and 395 fleets. The process utilised a direct award method due to its special regime under utilities, marking it as complete. The contract was awarded to One Big Circle Limited, a small or medium enterprise (SME) based in Bristol, United Kingdom. Key dates include the award date of 21st November 2025, with the contract period starting on 5th December 2025 and potentially running until 31st October 2027, including an option for a mutually agreed 12-month extension. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment', with a significant contract value amounting to GBP 712,158 gross.

This tender creates notable opportunities for SMEs specialising in advanced imaging solutions and rail equipment upgrades. Companies experienced in thermal imaging technology and those capable of upgrading existing fleet equipment would be well suited to compete in similar future tenders. The wide delivery address coverage across the UK regions indicates potential for business growth and regional expansion within the rail infrastructure sector. The procurement's direct award process signifies a streamlined approach for suitable entities capable of meeting the stringent delivery and performance criteria set out by a major public transport provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thermal imaging cameras and upgrades to existing equipment.

Notice Description

Thermal imaging cameras and upgrades to existing equipment fitted on CL 707 and 395 fleets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d489
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075924-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£593,465 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southeasternrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2AU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONE BIG CIRCLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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