---
title: "UKRI-5388 MCT Infrared Detector"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d97b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-04"
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# UKRI-5388 MCT Infrared Detector

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d97b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070676-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INFRARED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31711100 - Electronic components

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 09:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070676-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070676-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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