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title: "UKRI-6351 128 element MCT detector with extended hold time"
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# UKRI-6351 128 element MCT detector with extended hold time

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06efdf

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082811-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,210 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Postcode area | 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 Corp |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2026 at 16:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082811-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082811-2026
  1st September 2026 - 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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