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title: "Theseus2 - CIS300 Camera System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054320"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-06-04"
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# Theseus2 - CIS300 Camera System

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054320

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## Summary

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "Theseus2 - CIS300 Camera System." This procurement, with legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54, involves the acquisition of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Completed on 4th June 2025, the procurement process reached the award stage with a total contract value of £160,200 including VAT. The contract was signed on 9th March 2025, with a start and end date from 9th March 2025 to 31st January 2026. The procurement method used for this below-threshold process is unspecified, and it was designed for goods in the Northampton area, classified under the CPV code 38000000.

This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities in the optical and precision equipment industry. It caters to companies that specialise in sophisticated electronic camera systems and precision components, and would be particularly attractive to businesses capable of delivering large-scale goods contracts. XCAM Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Northampton, was awarded the contract, underlining the suitability for businesses operating at a similar scale and expertise level. By participating in such tenders, companies can establish strong client relations with reputable institutions like The Open University, paving the way for future procurement engagements.

## Notice

1 x CIS300 Camera Electronics System - PS114,000 1x CIS300 Camera System PCB Vacuum Chamber Feedthrough = PS19,500 Total = PS133,500 exc VAT / PS160,200 inc VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030048-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £133,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XCAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 16:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030048-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030048-2025
  4th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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