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title: "The provision of maintenance and support for the FLIR Star Safire HD EO System - 714035451"
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# The provision of maintenance and support for the FLIR Star Safire HD EO System - 714035451

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f6066d1-7516-4371-bcfa-bdb2628ca1f0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently completed the award phase of a contracting process for the provision of maintenance and support services related to the Teledyne FLIR STAR SAFIRE HD Electro-Optical Camera Turret and video system. The contract, valued at £999,910, spans from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2029, with an additional nine-month extension possibility. The tender falls under the industry category of surveillance services and is aimed at enhancing Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities. The procurement method was limited and undertaken through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, targeted above the threshold. The contract involves deliveries across regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories, as well as other global locations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in surveillance technology and maintenance services, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which were deemed suitable for the procurement. Companies with expertise in electro-optical systems and a capacity to provide long-term maintenance support can gain from this contract by enhancing their portfolio and strengthening their position in the public sector market. Those adept at handling sophisticated surveillance equipment and aiming to expand their credentials in government contracts would find this tender particularly suited to their growth ambitions.

## Notice

This requirement is for maintenance and support to the Teledyne FLIR STAR SAFIRE HD Electro-Optical (EO) Camera Turret and video system, providing Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) operational capability. This procurement is for three years core maintenance support with a 9 month option to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e712f9da-4fff-4b18-87f0-5efc8c5e0aec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £999,910 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £999,910 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLIR SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79714000 - Surveillance services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e712f9da-4fff-4b18-87f0-5efc8c5e0aec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e712f9da-4fff-4b18-87f0-5efc8c5e0aec
  5th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4c2f720-412c-48c5-a2ae-4eb5ad70e52d
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