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PURCH2490 Provision of Dilution Refrigerator with Extremely Low Temperatures

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Award

30 Apr 2025 at 15:22

Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow recently completed the procurement process for the supply of a Dilution Refrigerator with Extremely Low Temperatures under the tender identifier PURCH2490. The tender, classified under the CPV code 38000000, pertains to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Glasgow was the specified delivery location for this procurement. Initiated via an open procedure, the procurement was managed under the legal framework of Directive 2014/24/EU. The contract was ultimately awarded to Oxford Instruments on 25th April 2025, with an associated value of £446,500. Although the tender included quality and price as key award criteria, the specific lot applicable, "Provision of Dilution Refrigerator with Extremely Low Temperatures," was noted as cancelled, despite the award being marked as active.

This procurement presents several business growth opportunities, particularly for entities operating in the precision equipment manufacturing sector. The open procurement method and emphasis on a combination of technical and price criteria invite competitive offers from diverse businesses, including SMEs and larger corporations like Oxford Instruments. Suppliers with capabilities in advanced cryogenic technologies and a track record of delivering high-specification laboratory equipment would find this tender especially pertinent. Overall, participation in such tenders not only opens avenues for substantial contracts but also positions businesses as key players in supplying advanced research facilities.

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Notice Title

PURCH2490 Provision of Dilution Refrigerator with Extremely Low Temperatures

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2490 Provision of Dilution Refrigerator with Extremely Low Temperatures

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2490 Provision of Dilution Refrigerator with Extremely Low Temperatures

Renewal: Period Of 1 Year With The Option To Extend For 9 X 1 Year For Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b33f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018148-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£446,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Emma Fleck
Contact Email
emma.fleck@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306639

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS

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