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PO/2026/1124/CO

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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10 Jul 2026 at 09:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has finalised a procurement process for the purchase of a high-sensitivity camera system intended for research purposes. The procurement involved the acquisition of a Canon MS-500 camera along with a compatible 4K broadcast lens, complete with integrated control systems. This tender, identified as PO/2026/1124/CO, was undertaken through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The procurement was conducted in accordance with UK legal basis 2023/54 and has reached the contract award stage with an active status. The contract commenced on April 1, 2026, and is set to conclude by April 1, 2027. The procurement falls under the goods category and took place in Exeter, United Kingdom.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in advanced digital imaging or camera equipment. The procurement was awarded to Pro AV, a supplier based in Hertfordshire, UK. Businesses similar to Pro AV would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this kind, especially those capable of providing sophisticated, high-tech equipment tailored to specific research requirements. Suppliers who can offer competitive pricing and possess expertise in integrating technology solutions would also find similar tenders fitting to their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PO/2026/1124/CO

Notice Description

Purchase of a high-sensitivity camera system for research purposes, including a Canon MS-500 camera and compatible 4K broadcast lens with integrated control systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c82d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065005-2026
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
£26,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRO AV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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