715649450 - Electro-Optic Cameras - PMEN

Defence Equipment and SupportcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05ac01Procurement Act 2023Defence & securitySME suitableplanning
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Estimated value

£10.0m

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

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1

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Published

06 Nov 2025

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Description

Framework Agreement - Supply of Electro-Optic Cameras, Accessories and Ancillaries The Authority invites expressions of interest for inclusion in a Framework for the supply of electro-optic cameras operating across a specific set of ranges and accessories and ancillaries such as but not limited to batteries, tripods, laser pointers and viewing aides. We would kindly ask you to review the following and get in touch via the provided email address should you wish to participate. Requirement 1: Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Electro-Optical Cameras. The Authority is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) electro-optical cameras and camera accessories. The suite of cameras covering visible through to thermal wavebands of the electromagnetic spectrum are required to address both short and long-range requirements. The cameras sought are to replace existing and new surveillance camera requirements with ‘best of breed’ COTS solutions and shall be purchased at intervals defined by operational demand through a Framework Agreement. The suite of cameras must be sufficiently robust for worldwide deployment to enable identification of Subjects of Interest at range in urban and rural environments. The requirement for the COTS solutions offered shall be to employ the latest technologies in order to meet the demanding range of performance requirements needed. The cameras must be able to transmit full motion video (FMV) over existing in-service bearers. Camera outputs must be capable of being viewed and stored on Open Standards platforms. All cameras shall be subject to size, weight and power constraints which shall be defined in later correspondence. Efficient use of battery power shall be a strong consideration with the aim of reducing the deployed equipment logistics burden. All products offered must demonstrate high availability and reliability figures for deployment in harsh environments as a means of minimising operational disruption. The cameras must have an in-service life of at least 5 years. Maintenance and support activity shall be covered in the Tasking Orders issued as part of the overall Framework. Requirement 2: Accessories and ancillaries for the above requirement The Authority may also seek to procure accessories and ancillaries for use with the Electro-Optical Cameras through the framework, parts such as but not limited to batteries, tripods, laser pointers and viewing aides maybe procured. Interested parties are to confirm their interest in joining the framework by emailing DESISTAR-CAMERA@mod.gov.uk no later than 12:00 noon on Monday 3rd November 2025. Following receipt of Expressions of Interest, interested parties shall be required to complete a detailed Procurement Specific Questionnaire which will be issued after the 3rd November 2025 to assess each applicant’s suitability to participate in the framework.

Scope

Reference
715649450
Total value
£10,000,000 excluding VAT
£12,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2029
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2034
Main category
goods
CPV classifications
35125300
38651000
38651100
38651200
38651600
38636100
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)