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title: "MH6 Camera"
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# MH6 Camera

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2292533-b7db-42b7-be03-5e3e03fac162

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has successfully completed a procurement process for the one-off purchase of an MH6 Camera, valued at £77,000, from Photron (Europe) Ltd. This procurement falls under the category of 'Cameras' and was initiated to replace the outdated MH4 camera currently used for mine blast testing. The contract period commenced on 2nd September 2021 and concludes on 2nd September 2022. The procurement method was a Single Source Direct Purchase, and it was awarded on 2nd September 2021, with public notification occurring on 26th October 2021.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced imaging technology and related goods. Suppliers with expertise in high-quality camera systems, particularly those familiar with the needs of military or defence applications, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can engage in this sector, considering their eligibility as noted in this tender's suitability assessment.

## Notice

One-off procurement of the MH6 Camera direct from Photron (Europe) Ltd. Dstl currently uses a Photron MH4 camera to record the inside of vehicles during mine blast testing. This system is no longer supported by the manufacturer and Dstl will soon run out of spare parts. A business case has been approved to purchase a Photron MH6 camera to replace the current system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9bc353-ff86-4dc9-a814-72eaa6feaf84 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Direct Purchase |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2021 - 2 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,000 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOTRON (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2022 at 09:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9bc353-ff86-4dc9-a814-72eaa6feaf84
- 26 Oct 2021 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9bc353-ff86-4dc9-a814-72eaa6feaf84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9bc353-ff86-4dc9-a814-72eaa6feaf84
  5th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/421fe187-cf86-40a9-b4ff-87767c169b80
  Purchase Order
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7bd3c2e-3b3d-433a-9916-8e97f91dc3c7
  Statement of Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33f8068e-9a28-4f55-b01e-adecd8aa7bfa
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4282122-0533-42de-a880-1128625c23be
  Statement of Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37b03b4f-4133-41a4-a0a7-a99fe411b6a2
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b818c526-bd57-4c6c-8185-9f841c462c0f
  Purchase Order for MH6 Camera

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