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Spectrometry components - HRS300 monochromators

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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21 Jan 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process for spectrometry components, specifically the HRS300 monochromators. The procurement fell under the goods category, with the contract award date being 19th November 2025, and is set to be active until 19th November 2026. The procurement process followed the "Below threshold - unknown" method and culminated in a contract with Teledyne UK LTD for a total value of £32,689.92, with relevant goods categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in high-precision instrumentation and components, particularly those specialising in spectrometry or laboratory equipment. Large-scale suppliers such as Teledyne UK LTD exemplify the well-suited types of businesses capable of competing for such bids, where technical expertise and infrastructure support in the provision of niche, precision goods play a crucial role. Such contracts not only present opportunities for direct revenue but also enable businesses to enhance their portfolio with reputable public contracts, thereby supporting long-term growth and market reputation.

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Notice Title

Spectrometry components - HRS300 monochromators

Notice Description

Spectrometry components (12 items): Dry Nitrogen (N2) purge option (1 item) Dry Nitrogen (N2) purge option Motorized slit (2 items) Filter wheel without filters (1 item) ARC protected Silver (Ag) coating on mirror (1 item) 68x68mm Ruled Grating 1200 g/mm 500 nm blaze (1 item) 68x68mm Ruled Grating 300 g/mm 1.2 um blaze (1 item) 68x68mm Ruled Grating 300 g/mm 2.0 um blaze (1 item) SpectraPro HRS300 2nd turret (1 item) 68x68mm Custom Grating (1 item) 68x68mm Grating 300 g/mm 2.0 um blaze (1 item) 68x68mm Ruled Grating 300 g/mm 1.2 um blaze (1 item)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ab1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005150-2026
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
£27,241 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 19 Nov 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

TELEDYNE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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