---
title: "Supply of Platinum Crucibles to KAMC-QMS-QP-0002"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646bf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-04"
---

# Supply of Platinum Crucibles to KAMC-QMS-QP-0002

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646bf

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by THE OPEN UNIVERSITY involves the supply of Platinum Crucibles for the ProSPA Instrument Sample Ovens. This process, identifiable by the tender ID OUPA11596, falls under the goods category and is now complete as of the latest update. It was carried out under the legal framework provided by UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement was designated as "Below threshold - unknown," with the key procurement phase now being the award stage. The contract, valued at GBP 27,526, was awarded on 11th December 2025 and remains active until 10th December 2026, primarily involving the location at THE OPEN UNIVERSITY, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment due to its requirements for high-quality platinum crucibles. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in the education and research equipment sectors are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. KNIGHTS AMC LIMITED, who is awarded this contract, exemplifies the kind of supplier capable of fulfilling these specific needs, showcasing that large corporations with significant experience and resources can effectively enter and expand within this niche of the public procurement market.

## Notice

Platinum crucibles for ProSPA Instrument Sample Ovens for ProSPA Qualification Model and Flight Model build & test programmes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009902-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,526 |

## 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 | KNIGHTS AMC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 11:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009902-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009902-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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