---
title: "FTIR Spectrometer & Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0615b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-03"
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# FTIR Spectrometer & Microscope

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0615b2

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## Summary

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for an FTIR Spectrometer & Microscope. The process, identified with the title "OUPA11605", falls under the 'goods' industry category, specifically for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This contract was awarded to PerkinElmer AES (UK) Limited, a large-scale supplier based in High Wycombe. The procurement adhered to a below-threshold procurement method and was finalised on 2nd February 2026, with the contract running from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2029, and gross value amounting to £74,258.69.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the production and supply of specialised laboratory equipment. Companies with expertise in advanced spectrometers and precision microscope manufacturing would be particularly well-placed to benefit from similar future contracts. The procurement process underlines the potential for engaging in public sector contracts which can increase market visibility and expand business networks within the educational and research sectors spearheaded by institutes like The Open University.

## Notice

FTIR (Fourier transform infra-red) Spectrometer combined with FTIR microscope and software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009595-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £61,882 |

## 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 | PERKINELMER AES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 16:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009595-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009595-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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