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Silver member service contract for Cameca SX100 microprobe

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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09 Jan 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has successfully awarded a service contract titled "Silver member service contract for Cameca SX100 microprobe" under the procurement category of repair and maintenance services. The contract pertains to the sub-central government public sector and is centred in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. Initially initiated as a tender under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, this contracting process is now in the award stage, following a procurement method classified as "Below threshold - unknown". The agreement, commencing on 1st September 2025 and ending on 31st August 2026, is valued at €35,534.40 gross, with a net amount of €29,612.00.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the repair and maintenance sector, particularly those adept at servicing advanced scientific equipment. Large-scale enterprises, akin to CAMECA SAS, a supplier positioned in France with existing expertise in the domain, stand to benefit from engaging in service contracts of this nature. Such tenders enable businesses to establish significant relationships with public authorities, like The Open University, and expand their service offerings across international borders.

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Notice Title

Silver member service contract for Cameca SX100 microprobe

Notice Description

Silver member service contract for Cameca SX100 microprobe 01/09/2025 - 31/08/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060333
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002023-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,612 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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

CAMECA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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