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BAS - 6000m Under Water rated camera system

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 Feb 2026 at 09:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the completion of the contract for a 6000m Under Water rated camera system with fibre optic capability intended for the British Antarctic Survey. The procurement focuses on goods within the industry category of digital cameras. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the contract with Krona Subsea Ltd was signed on 6 February 2026, taking effect from 9 February 2026 through to 23 March 2026. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI acted as the central government public authority, utilising a direct procurement method classified as "Below threshold - without competition." Delivery will occur within the United Kingdom, specifically in region UKH12.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses involved in high-tech underwater exploration equipment. Small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in fibre optic systems and digital camera manufacturing would be particularly well-suited for similar opportunities, given UKRI's focus on sophisticated scientific equipment for national surveys and research missions. Krona Subsea Ltd's successful award highlights potential partnership opportunities for businesses in and around Aberdeen, suggesting a regional interest in subsea technology and equipment supply. Such tenders can boost the experience and credentials required for future procurement processes with organisations like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BAS - 6000m Under Water rated camera system

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of 6000m Under Water rated camera system with fiber optic capability for the British Antarctic Survey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012684-2026
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
£31,925 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 23 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

KRONA SUBSEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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