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UKRI-5461 Camera Module

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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17 Dec 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for a camera module, marked by the contract title "UKRI-5461 Camera Module." Situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI is a public authority under central government, and the procurement falls within the industry category of cameras. The competitive tender, marked by limited procurement under the threshold, was concluded with awarding a contract to the supplier National Optics Institute, headquartered in Quebec, Canada. The contract, valued at $65,220 USD, covers the period from 17th December 2025 to 27th March 2026, with the formal signing on 16th December 2025.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in optical and imaging technology, particularly those with capabilities in producing camera modules. Moreover, large-scale businesses with expertise in sophisticated optical products might find such tenders advantageous to access and expand their contracts within public sectors. The collaboration between UK entities and international suppliers, such as the National Optics Institute, suggests that partnering across borders can potentially broaden market reach and commercial influence, catering specifically to public authority needs in the UK.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5461 Camera Module

Notice Description

UKRI has a requirement for a camera module

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f800
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083900-2025
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
Large

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
£65,220 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

NATIONAL OPTICS INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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