Award

Supply of Platinum Crucibles to KAMC-QMS-QP-0002

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Award

04 Feb 2026 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by THE OPEN UNIVERSITY involves the supply of Platinum Crucibles for the ProSPA Instrument Sample Ovens. This process, identifiable by the tender ID OUPA11596, falls under the goods category and is now complete as of the latest update. It was carried out under the legal framework provided by UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement was designated as "Below threshold - unknown," with the key procurement phase now being the award stage. The contract, valued at GBP 27,526, was awarded on 11th December 2025 and remains active until 10th December 2026, primarily involving the location at THE OPEN UNIVERSITY, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment due to its requirements for high-quality platinum crucibles. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in the education and research equipment sectors are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. KNIGHTS AMC LIMITED, who is awarded this contract, exemplifies the kind of supplier capable of fulfilling these specific needs, showcasing that large corporations with significant experience and resources can effectively enter and expand within this niche of the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Supply of Platinum Crucibles to KAMC-QMS-QP-0002

Notice Description

Platinum crucibles for ProSPA Instrument Sample Ovens for ProSPA Qualification Model and Flight Model build & test programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009902-2026
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
£27,526 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 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

KNIGHTS AMC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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