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PURCH2578 Purchase of Precious Metals for use in Nanofabrication Evaporator Tools

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Aug 2025 at 15:32

Tender

05 Mar 2025 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow, a body governed by public law and active in the education sector, has successfully completed the procurement process for the tender titled "PURCH2578 Purchase of Precious Metals for use in Nanofabrication Evaporator Tools". This procurement was conducted under the open procedure method, and the process involved the purchase of goods in the industry category of related minerals, precious metals, and associated products. Key activities were centred at the University's Procurement Office in Glasgow (UKM82). The tender stage concluded with the award being made on 22nd August 2025, signalling the project's completion. The procurement follows the legal basis defined by the directive 2014/24/EU (CELEX 32014L0024).

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of precious metals, particularly those used for applications such as nanofabrication evaporator tools. It presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the successful bid from Scotech Limited, a UK-based SME. The open tender process facilitated robust competition, encouraging potential suppliers with the necessary certifications, such as product liability, public and employer's liability insurance, to engage and grow their business by meeting the technical and quality criteria set forth by the University. Additionally, this procurement encourages community benefits through initiatives that align with corporate social responsibility, thus appealing to businesses committed to sustainable and community-enhancing practices.

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Notice Title

PURCH2578 Purchase of Precious Metals for use in Nanofabrication Evaporator Tools

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2578 Purchase of Precious Metals for use in Nanofabrication Evaporator Tools

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Framework Agreement for the purchase of Precious Metals for use in Nanofabrication Evaporator Tools.

Renewal: Option to extend for 1x12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e990
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051717-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products


CPV Codes

14523000 - Related minerals, precious metals and associated products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£722,111 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 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

SCOTECH

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