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UKRI-6351 128 element MCT detector with extended hold time

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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01 Sep 2026 at 16:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured a 128-element mercury cadmium telluride (MCT) array detector with extended hold time. This is specialist scientific detection and analysis apparatus, classified under CPV 38430000. The requirement is for a complete detector suitable for infrared systems work, rather than a general laboratory or monitoring service. The goods are supplied by Infrared Systems Development Corp, a large specialist supplier based in Winter Park, Florida, United States. Delivery is for the United Kingdom. The procurement was managed by UKRI, a central government public authority, for its research and innovation activities. Businesses supplying MCT array detectors, infrared detection equipment or closely related scientific instrumentation are the most relevant comparators.

The procurement has been completed and awarded. UKRI selected Infrared Systems Development Corp for the single lot through a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The award is active. The contract was signed on 1 September 2026 and runs from 1 September 2026 to 26 March 2027. Its value is USD 59,210 gross. The awarded goods are one 128-element MCT array detector with extended hold time, for delivery in the United Kingdom. The published outcome does not set out separate technical, quality or price weightings; the route used was a below-threshold purchase without a competitive tender. The contract itself is active and linked to the completed award.

This procurement demonstrates a defined UKRI requirement for specialist infrared detection equipment, centred on a 128-element MCT array detector with extended hold time. A credible future supplier would need to provide this type of detector as a complete, technically suitable scientific instrument, with the product knowledge and manufacturing capability to meet a specialised research application. Relevant competitors are likely to be established suppliers of MCT detectors, infrared systems or scientific detection and analysis apparatus, rather than general electrical or laboratory equipment vendors. The awarded supplier is a large overseas business, showing that the requirement was met through a direct below-threshold route without competition and could be served by an international specialist with the capacity to supply UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6351 128 element MCT detector with extended hold time

Notice Description

UKRI-6351 128-element MCT Array detector with extended hold time

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06efdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082811-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,210 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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 Corp

Further Information

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