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260001 Contract for the Supply and Delivery of 3 Large Format High Cadence Cameras Equipment for the Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope

Queen's University Belfast

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 12:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Mar 2026 at 15:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 21:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 20:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has completed its procurement process for the supply and delivery of three large-format, high-cadence cameras intended for the Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope located in Hawaii. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically astronomical and optical instruments, including digital cameras. The process, operated under an open procedure, saw its contract awarded to Teledyne UK Limited on 13 March 2026, with a contract period from 1 August 2026 to 1 August 2027, and a gross contract value of £419,999. The procurement was conducted under Northern Irish devolved regulations and is impacted by international agreements such as the GPA and CPTPP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the scientific research equipment industry, particularly SMEs capable of producing advanced optical instruments. With the demand for specialised cameras to expand scientific research capabilities, businesses focused on innovation in digital camera technologies, lens manufacturing, and telescope accessories would find themselves well positioned to compete. Such contracts not only bolster supplier portfolios but also add credibility and visibility within the high-tech research sector, opening pathways for future collaborations and market entry into international research projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

260001 Contract for the Supply and Delivery of 3 Large Format High Cadence Cameras Equipment for the Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope

Notice Description

Queen's University wish to procure 3 large-format, high-cadence cameras to be installed onto the Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope based in Hawaii for the purposes of scientific research. The cameras will cover a large field of view at the telescope diffraction limit.

Planning Information

Queen's staff have undertaken pre-market engagement activity with a number of suppliers. The activity was undertaken in order to: 1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market is capable of responding to a tender in relation to this requirement; 2- identify potential suppliers for the requirement; 3- understand potential lead times, and 4- gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060717
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024553-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

38651100 - Camera lenses

38651200 - Camera bodies

38651600 - Digital cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£419,999 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£419,999 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
2 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Teledyne UK Ltd

Further Information

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