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CSP26740 - Manta cameras with associated mounting adaptors and trigger cables

UK Research and Innovation

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07 Aug 2026 at 09:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation procured 20 Manta cameras with associated mounting adaptors and trigger cables. The requirement is for goods in the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category, excluding spectacles and similar eyewear. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement as the shared service provider for UK Research and Innovation. The equipment is intended as a complete camera package, including the adaptors and cables needed for mounting and triggering the cameras. This is relevant to manufacturers, distributors and specialist suppliers of scientific imaging equipment, machine-vision cameras, optical systems and compatible accessories. Businesses serving research, laboratory or precision-engineering environments may also find the buyer and requirement useful when assessing comparable future demand.

The procurement has been completed following a below-threshold limited competition. One lot was awarded to Edmund Optics Ltd, an SME, on 5 August 2026. The contract was signed on 5 August 2026 and runs from 5 August 2026 to 5 October 2026. Its value is £12,123 excluding VAT, or £14,547.60 including VAT. The award and contract are active. The contracting route was a limited competition rather than an open procedure. The available outcome records identify the camera, adaptor and cable requirement and the selected supplier, but do not set out an award-scoring breakdown. This was a single-lot purchase, with the contract covering the full stated requirement for 20 cameras and associated equipment.

This procurement demonstrates a defined requirement for a relatively small batch of specialist scientific imaging equipment, rather than a large installation or service programme. Credible competitors for a future requirement would need to supply Manta cameras or an equivalent specified camera system, together with compatible mounting adaptors and trigger cables as an integrated package. Relevant strengths include product knowledge in laboratory, optical and precision equipment, reliable sourcing or distribution, and the ability to provide technically compatible accessories. Suppliers should be able to support a UK research organisation’s purchasing process through a limited competition and demonstrate dependable fulfilment of a complete equipment order. Specialist SMEs may be well placed where they combine optical-equipment expertise with access to established camera and accessory supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26740 - Manta cameras with associated mounting adaptors and trigger cables

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement 20 off Manta cameras with associated mounting adaptors and trigger cables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dea0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075074-2026
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
SME

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
£12,123 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2026 - 5 Oct 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 and Innovation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Edmund Optics Ltd

Further Information

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