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System Engineering (mechanical and thermal aspects) Consultancy

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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04 May 2025 at 02:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a public authority at the sub-central government level, initiated a procurement process titled "System Engineering (mechanical and thermal aspects) Consultancy" focused on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The process, which falls under the industry category of services, took place in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, with DASTEC Consulting Limited as the awarded supplier. This procurement reached a contract completion stage, was valued at £96,000 including VAT, and spanned from 7th April 2025 to 31st January 2026. The procurement method was below threshold, with specific details remaining undisclosed.

This contract provides substantial business opportunities, especially for consulting firms specialising in mechanical and thermal design suitable for spaceflight projects. Enterprises with experience in engineering services, particularly large-scale operations like DASTEC Consulting Limited, could capitalise on similar future tenders by aligning with the expertise needed at research institutions such as The Open University. The awarded contract dates suggest that businesses with competitive service offerings in advanced engineering fields can anticipate similar procurement opportunities in the coming periods.

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Notice Title

System Engineering (mechanical and thermal aspects) Consultancy

Notice Description

The Service Provider shall provide mechanical and thermal design and analysis services to spaceflight projects at OU. PS96000 INC VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050cbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018939-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DASTEC CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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