Planning

Thermal Imaging Cameras

HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY

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Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Thermal Imaging Cameras" under the Emergency Response Equipment Framework. This effort is initiated as a tender, and the procurement is characterised by a selective method, aiming to award contracts under a framework. The procurement falls within the goods category, with an estimated gross value of £44,000. The planned contract period is from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2032. These thermal imaging cameras are intended to support emergency response operations across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and several others. The procurement has been documented in a planned procurement notice published on 20th April 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in imaging technologies and emergency response equipment. Companies with expertise in supplying high-quality cameras, particularly those with experience in meeting the demands of emergency services, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The competitive nature of this selective tender under a framework suggests that businesses should demonstrate reliability, technical proficiency, and the ability to deliver goods across multiple UK regions. Participating in this tender could bolster business relationships with public authorities and enhance credibility and market presence within the industry.

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Notice Title

Thermal Imaging Cameras

Notice Description

Emergency Response Equipment Framework Lot 5 Thermal Imaging Cameras

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068626
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035548-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

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