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CEI Test Chip Manufacture (HDR3)

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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18 Dec 2025 at 12:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, acting as the buying organisation, recently concluded a procurement process for the "CEI Test Chip Manufacture (HDR3)" project. This process specifically targeted the production and delivery of an integrated circuit (IC) test chip, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The industry category for this tender falls under goods. The main award was granted to X-FAB Sarawak Sdn. Bhd., a large-scale supplier based in Malaysia. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract beginning on 5th December 2025 and running until 4th December 2026. This project was organised under a sub-central government public authority, with the legal basis being the UK Public General Act of 2023. The process was conducted using a below-threshold, unknown procurement method.

This tender presented significant business opportunities, particularly for companies involved in high-precision electronic manufacturing. The contract, valued at €125,914.8 gross, offers a substantial growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their services in the manufacturing of laboratory and optical equipment. Large-scale enterprises with the capability to produce complex integrated circuits would have been well-suited to compete for this tender, given the technical demands and scale of the project. Engaging with such contracts can enhance a business's reputation and expand its footprint in the global market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEI Test Chip Manufacture (HDR3)

Notice Description

Procurement of one test chip (integrated circuit) HDR3 device, including manufacture and delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084294-2025
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
£104,929 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 4 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

X-FAB SARAWAK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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