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Published 15 Jan 2026, 20:45 GMT

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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

Official notice

Authority: Queen's University Belfast (Education)

GoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (38) Delivery listed: Northern Ireland (UKN06)United States (US)
Published estimate£370,000≈ £370k / year · £370,000 inc. VAT13.5% above published estimate
Submissions closed 16 Feb 2026awarded 2 Mar 2026
Awarded to Teledyne UK LTD
Contract term 1 yrends 16 Mar 2027 · starts 16 Mar 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement 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.

CPV: Astronomical and optical instruments · Camera bodies · Camera lenses · Digital cameras

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Awarded 1 yrSMEVCSEPublished value£370,000
Contract period: 16 Mar 2026 – 16 Mar 2027 (1 yr)Value: £370,000 exc. VAT · £370,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: Northern IrelandEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
38630000 Astronomical and optical instruments38651100 Camera lenses38651200 Camera bodies38651600 Digital cameras

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
  • Simple description: Mandatory Technical Requirements - Pass/Fail Desirable Technical Characteristics - 20% Sustainable Procurement - 5% Price - 75%

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA, CPTPP)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
15 Jan 2026, 20:45 GMT
Last source update
18 Mar 2026, 12:27 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 23 Feb 2026
Authority reference
260001
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-003669
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Astronomical and optical instrumentsCamera bodiesCamera lensesDigital cameras
Delivery area in notice
Northern Ireland (UKN06)United States (US)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-060717 Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

30 days after delivery on receipt of a valid and undisputed invoice.

Review and risk notes
Risks

Whilst it is not possible at this stage to fully anticipate the nature or extent of future

developments or integration requirements, nor to determine their potential impact on

contract performance, QUB recognises that such changes may arise over the course of

the contract. Accordingly, it is acknowledged that these circumstances may necessitate a

modification of the contract to appropriately address and accommodate any emerging

risks or requirements.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Submission deadline
16 Feb 2026, 16:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
11 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelf… ↗

Timeline

15 Jan 2026 → 18 Mar 2026 · 10 dates
  1. Planning notice published278 days ago
    15 Jan 2026, 20:45 GMT
  2. Tender notice published278 days ago
    15 Jan 2026, 21:07 GMT
  3. Next notice expected277 days ago
    16 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
  4. Clarification questions by251 days ago
    11 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  5. Submission deadline246 days ago
    16 Feb 2026, 16:00 GMT
  6. Award decision expected by239 days ago
    23 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  7. Assessment summaries sent233 days ago
    2 Mar 2026
  8. Standstill ends223 days ago
    11 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
  9. Contract starts219 days ago
    16 Mar 2026
  10. Latest notice published216 days ago
    18 Mar 2026, 12:27 GMT

Notice history

9 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Jan 2026
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    15 Jan 2026, 20:45 GMT
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    15 Jan 2026, 21:07 GMT
    UK4
  3. Status changed to active
    15 Jan 2026, 21:07 GMT
  4. Procurement method changed
    15 Jan 2026, 21:07 GMT
  5. Deadline published: 16 Feb 2026, 16:00 GMT
    15 Jan 2026, 21:07 GMT
  6. Contract award notice published
    2 Mar 2026, 15:28 GMT
    UK6
  7. Status changed to complete
    2 Mar 2026, 15:28 GMT
  8. Contract signature expected
    13 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  9. Contract details notice published
    18 Mar 2026, 12:27 GMT
    UK7
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2026-01: 1 release · 15 Jan 2026

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value (inc. VAT) £419,9991 award inc. VAT; no net value published
Bids received 11 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 13 Mar 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Teledyne UK LTDSME1 Aug 2026 – 1 Aug 2027£419,999 inc. VAT2 Mar 2026Awarded

Contracts

  • 260001 Contract for the Supply and Delivery of 3 Large Format, High Cadence Cameras Equipment for the Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope · Teledyne UK LTDSME

    Signed
    13 Mar 2026
    Value
    £419,999 inc. VAT
    Period
    1 Aug 2026 – 1 Aug 2027
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1final-stage tenders10—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Queen's University Belfast

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply GB-NIC: 101788 University Rd, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NNContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Teledyne UK LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: 00432014 106 Waterhouse Lane,, Chelmsford, East of England, CM1 2QUContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications (5)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure