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UKRI-5388 MCT Infrared Detector

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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04 Nov 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5388 MCT Infrared Detector" involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation. Classified under the public authority central government, UKRI specialises in acquiring electronic components, an endeavour tied to the main procurement category of goods. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the procurement stage is currently in the award phase, having been completed on the 3rd of November, 2025. This direct procurement method was executed below the threshold without competition, resulting in a contract with Infrared Systems Development Corp, a supplier based in the United States. The contract, signed on the 31st of October 2025, is valued at USD 65,600, and is set to end on the 1st of March, 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the development and supply of electronic components, particularly those capable of providing additional electronics units for acquiring infrared signals from 128 element MCT detectors. Given the direct procurement method employed without competition, future opportunities might arise for businesses that can offer innovation or cost-efficiencies in similar product lines. Small and medium enterprises, especially those within the IR signal acquisition sector, may find that aligning with the UKRI’s requirements could open doors for growth in providing tailored solutions to specialised public authorities.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5388 MCT Infrared Detector

Notice Description

UKRI STFC has a requirement for additional electronics units for acquiring IR signals from 128 element MCT detectors

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d97b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070676-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31711100 - Electronic components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFRARED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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