---
title: "Tube Heating Element 'moon heater'"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a9ee"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Tube Heating Element 'moon heater'

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a9ee

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by The Open University, a public authority classified under sub-central government, has resulted in the award of a contract for the supply of 65 tube heating elements referred to as 'moon heaters'. This contract falls under the industry category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment, and the procurement method was a 'below threshold - unknown' process. The tender process, initiated on 1st June 2026, is now in the award stage, with the contract period running from 18th March 2026 to 17th March 2027. The procurement took place in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, and the total contract value is €53,065, confirmed with signing on 18th March 2026.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses dealing in precision equipment and associated goods, particularly those capable of supplying sophisticated laboratory or optical instruments. With the awarded supplier being Paul Rauschert Steinbach GmbH, a large-scale company based in Germany, it illustrates that large enterprises with international operations and supply capabilities are well-suited for such contracts. Businesses looking to grow in similar fields should consider aligning their capabilities to these specifications to compete effectively in future tenders.

## Notice

Procurement of 65 tube heating elements 'moon heater', including delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051221-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,065 |

## 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 | PAUL RAUSCHERT STEINBACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 09:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051221-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051221-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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