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Infrared Cameras 2026

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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16 Feb 2026 at 14:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), operating under the auspices of the United Kingdom's central government, has awarded a contract for the purchase of infrared cameras. This procurement activity is part of the 'Infrared Cameras 2026' initiative. The DVSA, situated in Bristol, UK, has concluded the award stage for this tender. The contract was signed on 13th February 2026, and commenced on 14th February 2026. It is expected to conclude on 13th May 2026, with the procurement process being characterised as 'below threshold - limited competition,' focusing specifically on the goods category within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. The awarded organisation is Laserware Ltd, also located in Bristol, UK.

This tender represents a focal opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and provision of optical and precision equipment to expand into public sector contracts, specifically in the area of traffic and vehicle standards. Companies with capabilities in producing high-quality laboratory and optical equipment may find opportunities to partner with government agencies by aligning with requirements set forth by bodies like the DVSA. Businesses with robust systems to ensure timely delivery and compliance with government specifications are particularly well-positioned to leverage such contracts for substantive growth in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Infrared Cameras 2026

Notice Description

For the purcahse of infrared cameras.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013884-2026
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2026 - 13 May 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
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Stacey Griffiths
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LASERWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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