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title: "715649450 - Electro-Optic Cameras - PMEN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ac01"
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# 715649450 - Electro-Optic Cameras - PMEN

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ac01

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence's Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is undertaking a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Electro-Optic Cameras - PMEN", aiming to supply electro-optic cameras, accessories, and ancillaries. This procurement falls under the defence and security industry category and is intended for use across the United Kingdom, with the main procurement stage currently in planning. The process invites expressions of interest to be submitted by 17th November 2025. The planned contract period will commence on 1st April 2026 and extend until 31st March 2029, with options for renewal up to 2034. This procurement requires solutions that are robust for worldwide deployment, leveraging the latest technologies to meet performance demands.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) electro-optical camera technology and related accessories such as batteries and tripods. The procurement is structured as a framework agreement, providing an avenue for suppliers to secure ongoing orders based on operational demands. The focus on high availability and reliability in harsh environments makes this tender particularly suited for companies with expertise in durable and technologically advanced surveillance solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, offering them a chance to collaborate with a central government authority and expand their market presence in the defence sector.

## Notice

Framework Agreement - Supply of Electro-Optic Cameras, Accessories and Ancillaries The Authority invites expressions of interest for inclusion in a Framework for the supply of electro-optic cameras operating across a specific set of ranges and accessories and ancillaries such as but not limited to batteries, tripods, laser pointers and viewing aides. We would kindly ask you to review the following and get in touch via the provided email address should you wish to participate. Requirement 1: Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Electro-Optical Cameras. The Authority is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) electro-optical cameras and camera accessories. The suite of cameras covering visible through to thermal wavebands of the electromagnetic spectrum are required to address both short and long-range requirements. The cameras sought are to replace existing and new surveillance camera requirements with 'best of breed' COTS solutions and shall be purchased at intervals defined by operational demand through a Framework Agreement. The suite of cameras must be sufficiently robust for worldwide deployment to enable identification of Subjects of Interest at range in urban and rural environments. The requirement for the COTS solutions offered shall be to employ the latest technologies in order to meet the demanding range of performance requirements needed. The cameras must be able to transmit full motion video (FMV) over existing in-service bearers. Camera outputs must be capable of being viewed and stored on Open Standards platforms. All cameras shall be subject to size, weight and power constraints which shall be defined in later correspondence. Efficient use of battery power shall be a strong consideration with the aim of reducing the deployed equipment logistics burden. All products offered must demonstrate high availability and reliability figures for deployment in harsh environments as a means of minimising operational disruption. The cameras must have an in-service life of at least 5 years. Maintenance and support activity shall be covered in the Tasking Orders issued as part of the overall Framework. Requirement 2: Accessories and ancillaries for the above requirement The Authority may also seek to procure accessories and ancillaries for use with the Electro-Optical Cameras through the framework, parts such as but not limited to batteries, tripods, laser pointers and viewing aides maybe procured. Interested parties are to confirm their interest in joining the framework by emailing DESISTAR-CAMERA@mod.gov.uk no later than 12:00 noon on Monday 17th November 2025. Following receipt of Expressions of Interest, interested parties shall be required to complete a detailed Procurement Specific Questionnaire which will be issued after the 17th November 2025 to assess each applicant's suitability to participate in the framework.

### Planning Information

Expression of Interest

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073125-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 35125300 - Security cameras
- 38636100 - Lasers
- 38651000 - Cameras
- 38651100 - Camera lenses
- 38651200 - Camera bodies
- 38651600 - Digital cameras

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 11:57 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073125-2025
- 6 Nov 2025 at 10:56 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071533-2025
- 10 Oct 2025 at 16:01 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064374-2025
- 9 Oct 2025 at 15:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063874-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073125-2025
  12th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071533-2025
  6th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064374-2025
  10th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063874-2025
  9th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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