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FTIR Spectrometer & Microscope

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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03 Feb 2026 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for an FTIR Spectrometer & Microscope. The process, identified with the title "OUPA11605", falls under the 'goods' industry category, specifically for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This contract was awarded to PerkinElmer AES (UK) Limited, a large-scale supplier based in High Wycombe. The procurement adhered to a below-threshold procurement method and was finalised on 2nd February 2026, with the contract running from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2029, and gross value amounting to £74,258.69.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the production and supply of specialised laboratory equipment. Companies with expertise in advanced spectrometers and precision microscope manufacturing would be particularly well-placed to benefit from similar future contracts. The procurement process underlines the potential for engaging in public sector contracts which can increase market visibility and expand business networks within the educational and research sectors spearheaded by institutes like The Open University.

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Notice Title

FTIR Spectrometer & Microscope

Notice Description

FTIR (Fourier transform infra-red) Spectrometer combined with FTIR microscope and software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009595-2026
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
£61,882 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 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

PERKINELMER AES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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