---
title: "BAS - 6000m Under Water rated camera system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e86"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# BAS - 6000m Under Water rated camera system

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e86

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## Summary

The contracting process overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the completion of the contract for a 6000m Under Water rated camera system with fibre optic capability intended for the British Antarctic Survey. The procurement focuses on goods within the industry category of digital cameras. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the contract with Krona Subsea Ltd was signed on 6 February 2026, taking effect from 9 February 2026 through to 23 March 2026. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI acted as the central government public authority, utilising a direct procurement method classified as "Below threshold - without competition." Delivery will occur within the United Kingdom, specifically in region UKH12.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses involved in high-tech underwater exploration equipment. Small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in fibre optic systems and digital camera manufacturing would be particularly well-suited for similar opportunities, given UKRI's focus on sophisticated scientific equipment for national surveys and research missions. Krona Subsea Ltd's successful award highlights potential partnership opportunities for businesses in and around Aberdeen, suggesting a regional interest in subsea technology and equipment supply. Such tenders can boost the experience and credentials required for future procurement processes with organisations like UKRI.

## Notice

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of 6000m Under Water rated camera system with fiber optic capability for the British Antarctic Survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012684-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 23 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,925 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | KRONA SUBSEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38651600 - Digital cameras

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 09:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012684-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012684-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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