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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Award notice |
| Buyer: | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Main Category: | — |
| Procurement Method: | Direct award |
| Method Rationale: | The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract — (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. CAMECA is the original supplier of the NanoSIMS instrument and the only provider capable of delivering service support to the required standard, including the necessary knowledge, expertise and access to parts. The NanoSIMS instrument is highly complex and sensitive, requiring specialist technical expertise to maintain it effectively. There are no reasonable alternative suppliers able to provide the level of support needed to ensure its continued operation for research purposes. |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
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| Award value: | EUR 423,000 |
| Award status: | Pending |
Renewal of annual service contract for the NanoSIMS 50 instrument.
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Book a free consultation →| Release Date: | 4 June 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Contract Start Date: | 4 July 2026 |
| Contract End Date: | 4 July 2029 |
| Contract Duration: | 3.1 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-06ad80 |
| Notice Reference: | 052802-2026 |