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title: "Provision of Underwater Cameras"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
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# Provision of Underwater Cameras

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ce056cf-b45f-4326-bd24-7008926d3d15

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Underwater Cameras was conducted by the Home Office in the United Kingdom. This contract, classified under the CPV code for Cameras, was initiated as a tender process and has now reached the award stage. The tender period ended on 9th February 2017, and the contract is set to commence on 10th February 2017, lasting until 20th March 2017. The delivery locations include various regions such as British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in optical systems and underwater cameras, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that manufacture or supply innovative camera solutions for maritime and underwater applications would be ideally suited to compete in this market. The contract's requirements for nine sets of bespoke underwater cameras may encourage further developments and partnerships within the industry, promoting growth and innovation in public sector procurement.

## Notice

United Kingdom's Border Force (BF) operate a fleet of 5 x offshore Patrol Vessels and 4 x Coastal Patrol Vessels. To enhance identification and operational requirements a range of optical systems including hand held devices are carried onboard. These include camera systems specifically designed and constructed for use underwater to enable inspection and survey of below waterline hull sections and spaces. Such systems are deployed and used at sea and in estuary and marina environments. BF have a requirement for Nine (9) sets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b08723e2-da79-48e1-af61-5116750a4460 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2017 - 20 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 3FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REACH AND RESCUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2017 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b08723e2-da79-48e1-af61-5116750a4460

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b08723e2-da79-48e1-af61-5116750a4460
  28th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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