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title: "ZetaView Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078dd2"
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buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
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# ZetaView Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078dd2

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## Summary

The Open University bought a ZetaView nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) platform to characterise general and specific nanomaterials in aqueous solutions. The equipment measures particle sizes from 10 to 1,000 nm and concentrations from 10⁶ to 10⁹ particles per ml. The purchase includes a three-year service support contract. This is a laboratory equipment requirement, within the field of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Delivery is in the United Kingdom; the buyer is The Open University, based in Milton Keynes.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Analytik Limited. The contract was signed on 22 October 2026 and runs from 31 January 2027 to 30 January 2030. Its value is £94,090 excluding VAT (£112,908 including VAT). The procurement was below threshold; the recorded method description does not identify a more specific procedure. It was organised as one lot, covering the equipment and its support contract. The published outcome identifies the supplier and contract but does not give separate award criteria or a selection basis.

For a future requirement of this kind, credible suppliers would need to provide nanoparticle tracking analysis equipment able to characterise nanomaterials in aqueous solutions across the stated particle-size and concentration ranges, together with service support over a multi-year period. The award demonstrates demand from The Open University for a complete equipment-and-support package, rather than equipment alone. Suppliers should be able to evidence that their platform performs the specified analysis and that they can maintain and support it throughout the service term. The contract was awarded through a below-threshold process, so suppliers considering similar work for this buyer should be prepared for a purchasing route below formal threshold levels.

## Notice

RCIF purchase for ZetaView Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) platform for characterization of general and specific nanomaterials in aqueous solutions in size range 10-1000 nm and concentration 106-109 particles/ml. Purchase of a piece of equipment including a 3 year service support contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099942-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £94,090 |

## 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | Analytik Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2026 at 12:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099942-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099942-2026
  22nd October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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