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DDaT26461 - Filming Equipment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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21 Sep 2026 at 09:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) bought a range of filming equipment for use across the United Kingdom. The requirement covers goods including sound equipment, camera lenses and digital cameras, making this relevant to photographic, broadcast and professional audiovisual equipment suppliers, distributors and specialist resellers. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement for UKRI. The selected supplier, WAREHOUSE EXPRESS LIMITED trading as Wex Photo Video, is a large commercial supplier based in Norwich. The procurement was arranged as a single requirement rather than separate specialist lots, and the equipment is intended for delivery in the UK. Businesses with a portfolio spanning cameras, lenses and sound equipment would be the closest commercial comparators for this requirement.

This procurement has been completed following a below-threshold limited competition, with the requirement awarded on 17 September 2026 to WAREHOUSE EXPRESS LIMITED trading as Wex Photo Video. The contract was signed on the same date and is active from 17 September 2026 to 16 September 2027. Its value is £37,565.25 excluding VAT, or £45,078.30 including VAT. The award covers the filming equipment requirement as a single completed lot. The procurement used a limited competition rather than an open procedure, and the published outcome identifies the successful supplier and the goods awarded. The contract is below the relevant threshold and is for the supply of goods, not installation, construction or a professional filming service.

For a supplier assessing future UKRI demand, this award indicates a modest, focused purchase of professional filming equipment rather than a major production-services contract. A credible competitor would need dependable access to digital cameras, camera lenses and sound equipment, with the ability to supply a mixed equipment order through a single commercial relationship. The selected supplier’s profile suggests that broad product range, established distribution and fulfilment capacity were important practical advantages. Suppliers with experience serving public-sector or other professional audiovisual customers would be well placed to demonstrate reliable sourcing, product knowledge, warranty support and delivery across the UK. Specialist camera retailers, broadcast equipment distributors and larger photographic suppliers could therefore use this requirement as a benchmark for future comparable UKRI purchasing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26461 - Filming Equipment

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a range of filming equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077603
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088957-2026
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

CPV Codes

32342410 - Sound equipment

38651100 - Camera lenses

38651600 - Digital cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,565 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2026 - 16 Sep 2027 6-12 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 & 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

Warehouse Express Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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