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PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 08:58

Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has concluded a procurement process titled "PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope." The process, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, was facilitated through an open procedure and has reached the 'Award' stage as of 31 July 2025. Located in Glasgow, the delivery of the microscope was set for the UKM82 region. Key dates include the awarding of the contract signed on 8 July 2025. Despite the original 'active' status of the tender, the lot was ultimately cancelled, with the award status classifying the process as 'complete.' The awarded contract value was £191,100 GBP, with Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Ltd appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying precision laboratory equipment. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) could find this type of tender appealing due to the structured award criteria focusing heavily on technical specifications (75% weight), price (20% weight), and delivery plus support factors. Companies with expertise in advanced imaging modalities or those capable of providing tailored solutions can leverage such opportunities to expand their client base within the educational sector, potentially engaging further with community benefits, including employment and training initiatives. With significant interest, evidenced by multiple bids from SMEs, this tender underscores the ripe opportunity for firms aiming to partner with leading academic institutions like the University of Glasgow.

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Notice Title

PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ddcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044589-2025
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
£191,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 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 01413306639

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 NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS

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