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title: "Sunpower Ltd, STEM equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dafb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-11-05"
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# Sunpower Ltd, STEM equipment

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dafb

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## Summary

The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process under the title "Sunpower Ltd, STEM Equipment." This procurement falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and involves the acquisition of goods. The contract was awarded to Sunpower Inc on 16th October 2025, following the completion of the tender. The involved equipment includes items such as the Cryotel GT and various components related to STEM applications. The procurement utilised a "below threshold - unknown" method, and the contract is set to span until 16th October 2026, with a total value of USD 45,719.64.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in STEM equipment and technological innovation. Companies of all sizes that offer laboratory and precision equipment can benefit from engaging with similar procurement opportunities, especially those capable of meeting the specific technical specifications required by educational institutions such as The Open University. The prominence of higher education institutions in such procurements indicates a sustained demand for advanced equipment that supports educational and research initiatives, offering a lucrative avenue for companies with expertise in supplying specialised goods.

## Notice

Sunpower Ltd, STEM equipment (11 items): Cryotel GT: CT acceptor Gen 2 AVC Balancer, CT/GT Controller, AVC, GT Permanent Water Jacket - CT/GT Power Cable, AVC CT/GT RTD Assembly 4.5" Conflat, Clearance, DS30/GT I/O Cable, AVC Accelerometer Assembly Temperature thermistor AVC & DS30 Adaptor, RS232 to USB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071271-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,719 |

## 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 | SUNPOWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 13:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071271-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071271-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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