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STA-25020 Accessories and Instruments for the Observatory Telescope

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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14 Aug 2025 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has completed the procurement process for "STA-25020 Accessories and Instruments for the Observatory Telescope" in the category of astronomical and optical instruments. The process was conducted via a direct award, without competition, as it was below the threshold. Located at Egham, United Kingdom, the buying organisation is a public authority of sub-central government level. The contract was awarded to Baader Planetarium GmbH from Mammendorf, Germany, and the procurement stage is now complete. The contract period started on 2nd July 2025 and ended on 2nd August 2025, with a total gross value of £31,382.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of astronomical and optical instruments. Small and medium enterprises that specialise in niche scientific equipment may find similar opportunities in future procurements by Royal Holloway and similar institutions. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses not only to expand their portfolio within the United Kingdom but also to potentially establish a reputation in the academic supply sector, which could lead to further opportunities in research and educational institutions globally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STA-25020 Accessories and Instruments for the Observatory Telescope

Notice Description

Awarded to Baader Planetarium GMBH via a direct award for Instruments and accessories required for the Observatory Telescope.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048771-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,152 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 2 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rhul.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAADER PLANETARIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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