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BAS - Starlink enabled camera system including accessories

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for a Starlink-enabled camera system including accessories to be utilised by the British Antarctic Survey. The procurement, under a direct method without competition due to its below-threshold status, awarded Tempus Camera PTY Ltd T/A Envirolapse the contract. The contract commenced on 28th January 2026 and will conclude on 27th March 2026, with a gross contract value of AUD 59,460. The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically digital cameras, and involves delivery within the United Kingdom, primarily the UKH12 region.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the camera and digital imaging sector, particularly those specialising in high-tech solutions such as Starlink-enabled systems. SMEs like Tempus Camera PTY Ltd, a company from Brisbane, Australia, show that there is potential for firms internationally to engage with UKRI's procurements provided they can meet the specific technological needs. This tender exemplifies the chance for firms innovating in digital camera technologies to gain a foothold in public sector contracts, encouraging growth and facilitating collaboration across borders with an esteemed UK governmental entity.

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Notice Title

BAS - Starlink enabled camera system including accessories

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of Starlink enabled camera system including accessories for the British Antarctic Survey.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012489-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38651600 - Digital cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,460 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 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
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

TEMPUS CAMERA PTY LTD T/A ENVIROLAPSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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