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Tube Heating Element 'moon heater'

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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01 Jun 2026 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The Open University, a public authority classified under sub-central government, has resulted in the award of a contract for the supply of 65 tube heating elements referred to as 'moon heaters'. This contract falls under the industry category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment, and the procurement method was a 'below threshold - unknown' process. The tender process, initiated on 1st June 2026, is now in the award stage, with the contract period running from 18th March 2026 to 17th March 2027. The procurement took place in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, and the total contract value is €53,065, confirmed with signing on 18th March 2026.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses dealing in precision equipment and associated goods, particularly those capable of supplying sophisticated laboratory or optical instruments. With the awarded supplier being Paul Rauschert Steinbach GmbH, a large-scale company based in Germany, it illustrates that large enterprises with international operations and supply capabilities are well-suited for such contracts. Businesses looking to grow in similar fields should consider aligning their capabilities to these specifications to compete effectively in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Tube Heating Element 'moon heater'

Notice Description

Procurement of 65 tube heating elements 'moon heater', including delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a9ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051221-2026
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
£53,065 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027 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
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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

PAUL RAUSCHERT STEINBACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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