Scope
Reference
260001
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £370,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 March 2026 to 16 March 2027
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments
- 38651100 - Camera lenses
- 38651200 - Camera bodies
- 38651600 - Digital cameras
Contract locations
- UKN06 - Belfast
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 January 2025
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
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
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 January 2026
Contracting authority
Queen's University Belfast
- Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: 101788
University Rd
Belfast
BT7 1NN
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland