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Theseus2 - CIS300 Camera System

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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04 Jun 2025 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "Theseus2 - CIS300 Camera System." This procurement, with legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54, involves the acquisition of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Completed on 4th June 2025, the procurement process reached the award stage with a total contract value of £160,200 including VAT. The contract was signed on 9th March 2025, with a start and end date from 9th March 2025 to 31st January 2026. The procurement method used for this below-threshold process is unspecified, and it was designed for goods in the Northampton area, classified under the CPV code 38000000.

This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities in the optical and precision equipment industry. It caters to companies that specialise in sophisticated electronic camera systems and precision components, and would be particularly attractive to businesses capable of delivering large-scale goods contracts. XCAM Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Northampton, was awarded the contract, underlining the suitability for businesses operating at a similar scale and expertise level. By participating in such tenders, companies can establish strong client relations with reputable institutions like The Open University, paving the way for future procurement engagements.

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Notice Title

Theseus2 - CIS300 Camera System

Notice Description

1 x CIS300 Camera Electronics System - PS114,000 1x CIS300 Camera System PCB Vacuum Chamber Feedthrough = PS19,500 Total = PS133,500 exc VAT / PS160,200 inc VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054320
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030048-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£133,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 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
Not specified
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

XCAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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