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title: "CSP26740 - Manta cameras with associated mounting adaptors and trigger cables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dea0"
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# CSP26740 - Manta cameras with associated mounting adaptors and trigger cables

Buyer: UK Research and Innovation  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dea0

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation procured 20 Manta cameras with associated mounting adaptors and trigger cables. The requirement is for goods in the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category, excluding spectacles and similar eyewear. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement as the shared service provider for UK Research and Innovation. The equipment is intended as a complete camera package, including the adaptors and cables needed for mounting and triggering the cameras. This is relevant to manufacturers, distributors and specialist suppliers of scientific imaging equipment, machine-vision cameras, optical systems and compatible accessories. Businesses serving research, laboratory or precision-engineering environments may also find the buyer and requirement useful when assessing comparable future demand.

The procurement has been completed following a below-threshold limited competition. One lot was awarded to Edmund Optics Ltd, an SME, on 5 August 2026. The contract was signed on 5 August 2026 and runs from 5 August 2026 to 5 October 2026. Its value is £12,123 excluding VAT, or £14,547.60 including VAT. The award and contract are active. The contracting route was a limited competition rather than an open procedure. The available outcome records identify the camera, adaptor and cable requirement and the selected supplier, but do not set out an award-scoring breakdown. This was a single-lot purchase, with the contract covering the full stated requirement for 20 cameras and associated equipment.

This procurement demonstrates a defined requirement for a relatively small batch of specialist scientific imaging equipment, rather than a large installation or service programme. Credible competitors for a future requirement would need to supply Manta cameras or an equivalent specified camera system, together with compatible mounting adaptors and trigger cables as an integrated package. Relevant strengths include product knowledge in laboratory, optical and precision equipment, reliable sourcing or distribution, and the ability to provide technically compatible accessories. Suppliers should be able to support a UK research organisation’s purchasing process through a limited competition and demonstrate dependable fulfilment of a complete equipment order. Specialist SMEs may be well placed where they combine optical-equipment expertise with access to established camera and accessory supply chains.

## Notice

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement 20 off Manta cameras with associated mounting adaptors and trigger cables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075074-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2026 - 5 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,123 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK Research and Innovation |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | 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 | Edmund Optics Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2026 at 09:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075074-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075074-2026
  7th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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