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title: "260001 Contract for the Supply and Delivery of 3 Large Format High Cadence Cameras Equipment for the Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope"
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buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST"
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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

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060717

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024553-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £370,000 |
| Lots value | £370,000 |
| Awards value | £419,999 |
| Contracts value | £419,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELEDYNE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments
- 38651100 - Camera lenses
- 38651200 - Camera bodies
- 38651600 - Digital cameras

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 12:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024553-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 15:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018574-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 21:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003669-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 20:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003668-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024553-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018574-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003669-2026
  15th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003668-2026
  15th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qub.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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