---
title: "CEI Test Chip Manufacture (HDR3)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f8e8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-12-18"
---

# CEI Test Chip Manufacture (HDR3)

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f8e8

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## Summary

The Open University, acting as the buying organisation, recently concluded a procurement process for the "CEI Test Chip Manufacture (HDR3)" project. This process specifically targeted the production and delivery of an integrated circuit (IC) test chip, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The industry category for this tender falls under goods. The main award was granted to X-FAB Sarawak Sdn. Bhd., a large-scale supplier based in Malaysia. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract beginning on 5th December 2025 and running until 4th December 2026. This project was organised under a sub-central government public authority, with the legal basis being the UK Public General Act of 2023. The process was conducted using a below-threshold, unknown procurement method.

This tender presented significant business opportunities, particularly for companies involved in high-precision electronic manufacturing. The contract, valued at €125,914.8 gross, offers a substantial growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their services in the manufacturing of laboratory and optical equipment. Large-scale enterprises with the capability to produce complex integrated circuits would have been well-suited to compete for this tender, given the technical demands and scale of the project. Engaging with such contracts can enhance a business's reputation and expand its footprint in the global market.

## Notice

Procurement of one test chip (integrated circuit) HDR3 device, including manufacture and delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084294-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,929 |

## 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 | X-FAB SARAWAK |

## 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 12:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084294-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084294-2025
  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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