Tender

202425 5060 - Video Camera System for the Atmospheric Research Aircraft

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "202425 5060 - Video Camera System for the Atmospheric Research Aircraft", aimed at enhancing the FAAM Airborne Laboratory. This project, part of a Mid-Life Upgrade for advancing atmospheric research, has a total estimated value of £250,000. Located in Leeds, UK (region UKE42), the tender falls under the goods category within the video equipment industry, classified under CPV code 32323300. Interested parties are required to submit their expressions of interest by 10th November 2025, while enquiries must be addressed by 7th November 2025. The award decision is expected by 9th December 2025, with the contract commencing on 12th December 2025 and concluding on 4th May 2028. The procurement method is open with a competitive, flexible procedure, including participation and tender response stages, with an accelerated process due to urgent requirements.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in video equipment technology and innovative engineering solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver high-quality technical proposals and sustainable solutions are well-suited to compete. The focus on technical proficiency, warranty and support services, and quick lead time to purchase highlights the University's commitment to acquiring cutting-edge capabilities to further atmospheric research. Companies capable of providing advanced video recording systems in line with the specified criteria will find this an excellent growth opportunity with high visibility and potential for establishing noteworthy partnerships in the research sector.

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Notice Title

202425 5060 - Video Camera System for the Atmospheric Research Aircraft

Notice Description

The FAAM Airborne Laboratory is undergoing a Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) project to safeguard the UK's airborne atmospheric research capability, provide frontier science capability and reduce our environmental impact. The facility is part of the National Centre for Atmospheric Science at the University of Leeds and funded by UKRI-Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The Atmospheric Research Aircraft (ARA) video camera system provides important context to the many atmospheric measurements taken by its on board instruments. Currently comprising four cameras - two at the top of the vertical stabiliser and two on the air-conditioning bay doors on the rear of the fuselage - the camera system allows video recording in forward, upward, rearward and downward directions simultaneously. To view this notice, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=991241909

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d882
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070272-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32323300 - Video equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 4 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
Maggie Whitworth
Contact Email
m.a.whitworth@adm.leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1133431810

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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