---
title: "Thermal imaging cameras and upgrades to existing equipment."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d489"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d489.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SE TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2025-11-21"
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# Thermal imaging cameras and upgrades to existing equipment.

Buyer: SE TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d489

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of thermal imaging cameras and upgrades to existing equipment was conducted by SE TRAINS LIMITED, a public undertaking based in London, United Kingdom. The tender involves fitting the equipment on CL 707 and 395 fleets. The process utilised a direct award method due to its special regime under utilities, marking it as complete. The contract was awarded to One Big Circle Limited, a small or medium enterprise (SME) based in Bristol, United Kingdom. Key dates include the award date of 21st November 2025, with the contract period starting on 5th December 2025 and potentially running until 31st October 2027, including an option for a mutually agreed 12-month extension. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment', with a significant contract value amounting to GBP 712,158 gross.

This tender creates notable opportunities for SMEs specialising in advanced imaging solutions and rail equipment upgrades. Companies experienced in thermal imaging technology and those capable of upgrading existing fleet equipment would be well suited to compete in similar future tenders. The wide delivery address coverage across the UK regions indicates potential for business growth and regional expansion within the rail infrastructure sector. The procurement's direct award process signifies a streamlined approach for suitable entities capable of meeting the stringent delivery and performance criteria set out by a major public transport provider.

## Notice

Thermal imaging cameras and upgrades to existing equipment fitted on CL 707 and 395 fleets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075924-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £593,465 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SE TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ONE BIG CIRCLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 10:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075924-2025
- 27 Oct 2025 at 16:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068689-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075924-2025
  21st November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068689-2025
  27th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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