---
title: "Silver member service contract for Cameca SX100 microprobe"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060333"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-01-09"
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# Silver member service contract for Cameca SX100 microprobe

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060333

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## Summary

The Open University has successfully awarded a service contract titled "Silver member service contract for Cameca SX100 microprobe" under the procurement category of repair and maintenance services. The contract pertains to the sub-central government public sector and is centred in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. Initially initiated as a tender under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, this contracting process is now in the award stage, following a procurement method classified as "Below threshold - unknown". The agreement, commencing on 1st September 2025 and ending on 31st August 2026, is valued at €35,534.40 gross, with a net amount of €29,612.00.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the repair and maintenance sector, particularly those adept at servicing advanced scientific equipment. Large-scale enterprises, akin to CAMECA SAS, a supplier positioned in France with existing expertise in the domain, stand to benefit from engaging in service contracts of this nature. Such tenders enable businesses to establish significant relationships with public authorities, like The Open University, and expand their service offerings across international borders.

## Notice

Silver member service contract for Cameca SX100 microprobe 01/09/2025 - 31/08/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002023-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,612 |

## 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 | CAMECA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 16:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002023-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002023-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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