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title: "High Speed Camera System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a792"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
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# High Speed Camera System

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a792

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## Summary

The University of Kent has successfully concluded the procurement process for a "High Speed Camera System" as part of its PROSPER project. This project is aimed at addressing the growing issue of space debris. The Impact facility at Canterbury has been operational for over 30 years and focuses on laboratory-based simulations of hypervelocity impact events concerning spacecraft and planetary science. The tender, identified as CB25_012, followed an open procurement method and was completed with a contract awarded on 3rd August 2026 to Specialised Imaging Limited. The contract, valued at £222,415 excluding VAT, is set to run from 24th August 2026 to 23rd August 2027. The procurement was brought to fruition through the awarding of the European Research Council Consolidator Grant, emphasising the advancement of capabilities in understanding space debris and its implications. This process was overseen by Claire Baxter, within the Canterbury region of the United Kingdom (UKJ44), and carried out in compliance with the UK legal framework 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-speed imaging technology, particularly those experienced in providing solutions to aerospace or scientific facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in the production and development of high-speed camera systems are highly positioned to benefit, especially those adept in technological innovation addressing scientific challenges. The open procurement procedure ensured a competitive environment, suitable for businesses aiming to leverage technical excellence, with an 80% emphasis on technical quality over the 20% commercial price factor. Businesses seeking to engage with organisations like the University of Kent, who are heavily involved in cutting-edge scientific research and are recipients of European funding, may find this sector offers extensive collaboration and growth prospects.

## Notice

UK6: Contract award notice The Impact facility at the University of Kent is looking to procure a high-speed camera system for attachment onto a two-stage light gas gun as part of its new ERC funded project. The Impact Facility has been operating for over 30 years, focusing on the laboratory-based simulation of hypervelocity impact events relevant to spacecraft and planetary science. The Impact Group regularly presents results at national and international conferences and publishes across a range of science and technology focused journals. The funding acquired for this equipment is a European Research Council Consolidator Grant. The PROSPER project focuses on the growing issue of space debris, which poses a threat to orbiting satellites and continued safe access to space. The specific goals being addressed by the Impact Group will be: *Developing advanced detectors to better understand small debris *Studying how debris shape affects the damage it inflicts on spacecraft and ejecta that is created *Examining the potential side effects deorbiting satellites could bring when they re-enter the atmosphere

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074064-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £272,500 |
| Lots value | £272,500 |
| Awards value | £222,415 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALISED IMAGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 34971000 - Speed camera equipment
- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 10:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074064-2026
- 3 Jun 2026 at 07:11 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052104-2026
- 28 May 2026 at 11:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050278-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074064-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052104-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050278-2026
  28th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.ac.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104874&TID100110024&B=
- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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