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title: "Hyperspectral Imaging"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# Hyperspectral Imaging

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-008caabf-512c-4622-95b4-8f98ad5fa925

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Hyperspectral Imaging" project, led by the Ministry of Defence, involves research and development services within the security and defence materials sector. The contract, valued at £750,000, is currently in the award stage after being tendered via a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 7th October 2021 and extends until 31st December 2022, with relevant procurement activities concluding on 16th September 2021. The project is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom and targets SMEs in its supplier eligibility criteria.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for SMEs engaged in innovative research and development within defence technologies. Companies specialising in hyperspectral imaging, optical technologies, or related fields will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this procurement. With the project requiring a thorough understanding of military applications for hyperspectral cameras, those with relevant expertise and capabilities can leverage this contract to expand their influence within the defence sector.

## Notice

For transparency purposes only. The requirement is to understand the application of Hyperspectral Cameras in a number of Military settings in order to determine if/how the capability could be used.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90c48ad5-2b9a-44fd-be5d-3ff4ce3ac6e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVING OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 09:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90c48ad5-2b9a-44fd-be5d-3ff4ce3ac6e7
- 11 Oct 2021 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90c48ad5-2b9a-44fd-be5d-3ff4ce3ac6e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90c48ad5-2b9a-44fd-be5d-3ff4ce3ac6e7
  14th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88202c31-f390-45ad-a818-367d978e5905

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