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Sunpower Ltd, STEM equipment

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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05 Nov 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process under the title "Sunpower Ltd, STEM Equipment." This procurement falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and involves the acquisition of goods. The contract was awarded to Sunpower Inc on 16th October 2025, following the completion of the tender. The involved equipment includes items such as the Cryotel GT and various components related to STEM applications. The procurement utilised a "below threshold - unknown" method, and the contract is set to span until 16th October 2026, with a total value of USD 45,719.64.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in STEM equipment and technological innovation. Companies of all sizes that offer laboratory and precision equipment can benefit from engaging with similar procurement opportunities, especially those capable of meeting the specific technical specifications required by educational institutions such as The Open University. The prominence of higher education institutions in such procurements indicates a sustained demand for advanced equipment that supports educational and research initiatives, offering a lucrative avenue for companies with expertise in supplying specialised goods.

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Notice Title

Sunpower Ltd, STEM equipment

Notice Description

Sunpower Ltd, STEM equipment (11 items): Cryotel GT: CT acceptor Gen 2 AVC Balancer, CT/GT Controller, AVC, GT Permanent Water Jacket - CT/GT Power Cable, AVC CT/GT RTD Assembly 4.5" Conflat, Clearance, DS30/GT I/O Cable, AVC Accelerometer Assembly Temperature thermistor AVC & DS30 Adaptor, RS232 to USB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dafb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071271-2025
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
£45,719 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2026 1-2 years
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

SUNPOWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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