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Procurement, installation and calibration of Photogrammetry Rig

Bath Spa University · Education

In brief

Bath Spa University has announced plans to buy architecture and engineering work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £110,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 months, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for architecture and engineering contracts in this region (from 222 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Bath Spa University is looking to procure 3D scanning equipment to support a large-scale photogrammetry project. The scope is to establish an operationally sustainable 3D scanning capability that will enable the digitisation of approximately 600 fashion objects by 2030, with scanning activities expected to begin in 2027. The project will involve purchasing and installing a photogrammetry scanning rig, including lighting stands and anchoring, light boxes and trigger boxes, in addition to installation, calibration and training. The procurement of photography equipment e.g. cameras and lenses is not included.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 105150-2026

About the buyer

Bath Spa UniversityLast 12 months

Procurements

53

Awards

28

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From notice 105150-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 5 November 2026.