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title: "Optical Gas Imaging Camera"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065dbc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# Optical Gas Imaging Camera

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065dbc

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Natural Resources Wales involved the acquisition of an Optical Gas Imaging Camera, critical for identifying and quantifying methane and other volatile organic compounds. Categorised under the gas-detection equipment sector, this contract was awarded to OSS Enviro Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, with the procurement phase classified as 'Award' and a limited competition method used due to its below-threshold status. The procurement took place in Cardiff, United Kingdom, and adheres to Welsh devolved regulations. The contract commenced on 24th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with the total gross value amounting to £84,000.

This tender represents a strategic growth opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental technology and imaging equipment. Companies adept at providing innovative, high-precision detection tools, particularly those focusing on volatile organic compound (VOC) identification, are well-suited to engage in such contracts. Small to medium enterprises, like OSS Enviro Ltd, can leverage their niche expertise in the gas-detection industry to enhance their market presence and establish symbiotic relationships with public agencies, thereby fostering potential future collaborations. The emphasis on sustainable resource management aligns perfectly with organisations aiming to expand within ecologically focused sectors.

## Notice

Provision of an Optical Gas Imaging Camera (OGIC) for the identification and quantification of methane and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017657-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OSS ENVIRO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 08:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017657-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017657-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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