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Raman microscope upgrade

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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18 Dec 2025 at 11:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, has completed a procurement process for the "Raman microscope upgrade" in the school of Physical Sciences. The procurement, which falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category, involved the procurement of hardware and software to upgrade the existing Raman microscope. The location of the buyer is Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, UK, with the contract period running from 9th December 2025 to 8th December 2026. The tender was conducted using a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, and the award was finalised on 18th December 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the scientific instrumentation and software industry, particularly those catering to educational and research institutions. Large-scale businesses like HORIBA UK Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to engage in such procurements due to their ability to provide specialised equipment and technical support. This opportunity not only allows businesses to expand their client base within the academic sector but also to establish long-term partnerships for future projects and upgrades. The contract value amounts to £51,624, signalling substantial business growth potential for the successful supplier in a highly specialised market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Raman microscope upgrade

Notice Description

Package of hardware and software to upgrade the Raman microscope in the school of Physical Sciences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084248-2025
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
£51,624 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 8 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

HORIBA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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