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CAXTON Camera Purchase

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 May 2026 at 17:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "CAXTON Camera Purchase" within the goods industry category, specifically for cameras. This contract was conducted under a restricted procurement method, focusing on the lowest price as the award criterion. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 5th February 2026. The active contract, valued at £103,800.48, spans a duration of 180 days. Warehouse Express Limited, located in Norwich, secured the contract as the supplier, providing no subcontracting was involved.

This tender presents various opportunities for businesses in the photographic equipment sector, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality camera products at competitive prices. Companies specialising in the supply of camera equipment and with appropriate credentials to meet the procurement requirements would have been well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process. The involvement of the Ministry of Defence highlights an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, paving the way for potential future collaborations within government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CAXTON Camera Purchase

Notice Description

Camera Purchase

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040751-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£103,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAREHOUSE EXPRESS

Further Information

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