---
title: "CSP25287 - Camera and linux software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058af4"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-08-20"
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# CSP25287 - Camera and linux software

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058af4

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of cameras and Linux software, classified under the "goods" category, with Andor Technology Ltd being awarded the contract. This limited competition procurement followed a contract details notice published on 20th August 2025 and secured contract active status as of 19th August 2025, with a completion date set for 28th November 2025. Operating out of Swindon, UK Research and Innovation, identified as a central government public authority, coordinated the tender in collaboration with the UK Shared Business Services Ltd, serving as the procuring entity.

This tender opens substantial avenues for businesses involved in camera manufacturing or software development, particularly those able to provide additional specialised equipment like filter scint holders. Companies such as Andor, with expertise in imagery and software, are well-placed to thrive in similar limited competition opportunities. Additionally, businesses with innovative technology can benefit from engaging with government authorities, gaining access to contracts that enable the demonstration of their products on a significant institutional scale.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Camera Ex- demo unit also linux software development kit and filter scint holder with carriage to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050029-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,120 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDOR TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 08:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050029-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050029-2025
  20th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://andor.oxinst.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

## Provenance

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