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title: "The Provision of Maintenance and Support for the FLIR Star Safire HD EO System - 714035451"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0581b7"
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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-h6vhtk-0581b7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for maintenance and support services of the FLIR Star Safire HD EO System, providing Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) operational capability. This falls under the industry category of surveillance services, with an additional classification in defence services. The contract, valued at £8,999,190, includes a three-year core maintenance support with the possibility of a nine-month extension. The contracting process, conducted via a limited procurement method, involved negotiations without prior publication due to technical and exclusive rights considerations. This procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract signed on 30th June 2025, and the services are for delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech surveillance systems and advanced defence equipment. Enterprises with expertise in providing bespoke maintenance and technical support for complex electro-optical and video systems would find this contract highly beneficial for business growth. Given the specific requirements and technical complexity, companies like FLIR Systems Limited, the awarded supplier, which possess exclusive rights and technical capabilities, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. This opportunity emphasises the importance of maintaining strong technical competencies and exclusive rights to cater to niche sectors in public defence procurement.

## 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046200-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,999,190 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| 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 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046200-2025

## Provenance

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