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title: "Raman microscope upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f8cd"
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buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-12-18"
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# Raman microscope upgrade

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f8cd

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## Summary

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, has completed a procurement process for the "Raman microscope upgrade" in the school of Physical Sciences. The procurement, which falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category, involved the procurement of hardware and software to upgrade the existing Raman microscope. The location of the buyer is Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, UK, with the contract period running from 9th December 2025 to 8th December 2026. The tender was conducted using a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, and the award was finalised on 18th December 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the scientific instrumentation and software industry, particularly those catering to educational and research institutions. Large-scale businesses like HORIBA UK Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to engage in such procurements due to their ability to provide specialised equipment and technical support. This opportunity not only allows businesses to expand their client base within the academic sector but also to establish long-term partnerships for future projects and upgrades. The contract value amounts to £51,624, signalling substantial business growth potential for the successful supplier in a highly specialised market.

## Notice

Package of hardware and software to upgrade the Raman microscope in the school of Physical Sciences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084248-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,624 |

## 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 | HORIBA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 11:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084248-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084248-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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