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TohoSpec 3100-T Thick Film Thickness Measurement System

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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12 Dec 2025 at 16:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, UK, has successfully completed a procurement process for the "TohoSpec 3100-T Thick Film Thickness Measurement System." This procurement falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and was executed under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £93,546, was awarded on 12th December 2025 following a tender initiation type, with JPK Semiconductor Ltd as the supplier. The contract period commenced on 11th December 2025 and is slated to conclude on 10th December 2026. The procurement method was classified as below the threshold, with details unknown.

This procurement represents a solid opportunity for businesses specialising in precision equipment and technology solutions to expand their market reach, particularly those that can provide innovative measurement systems. Large-scale enterprises in the optical and laboratory equipment sector could find similar tenders beneficial for growth, especially if they can offer products or services within competitive cost parameters and deliver compliance with public sector requirements. The ability to engage with substantial public authorities like The Open University enhances potential business growth and fosters long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TohoSpec 3100-T Thick Film Thickness Measurement System

Notice Description

TohoSpec 3100-T Thick Film Thickness Measurement System PS93,546

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f538
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082675-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£77,955 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2026 6-12 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
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

JPK SEMICONDUCTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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