---
title: "STA-25020 Accessories and Instruments for the Observatory Telescope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0587f0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE"
published: "2025-08-14"
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# STA-25020 Accessories and Instruments for the Observatory Telescope

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0587f0

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## Summary

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has completed the procurement process for "STA-25020 Accessories and Instruments for the Observatory Telescope" in the category of astronomical and optical instruments. The process was conducted via a direct award, without competition, as it was below the threshold. Located at Egham, United Kingdom, the buying organisation is a public authority of sub-central government level. The contract was awarded to Baader Planetarium GmbH from Mammendorf, Germany, and the procurement stage is now complete. The contract period started on 2nd July 2025 and ended on 2nd August 2025, with a total gross value of £31,382.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of astronomical and optical instruments. Small and medium enterprises that specialise in niche scientific equipment may find similar opportunities in future procurements by Royal Holloway and similar institutions. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses not only to expand their portfolio within the United Kingdom but also to potentially establish a reputation in the academic supply sector, which could lead to further opportunities in research and educational institutions globally.

## Notice

Awarded to Baader Planetarium GMBH via a direct award for Instruments and accessories required for the Observatory Telescope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048771-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 2 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,152 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE |
| Locality | EGHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW20 0EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Englefield Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAADER PLANETARIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 12:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048771-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048771-2025
  14th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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