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PURCH2632 Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a High-Precision Mask Aligner for Advanced Photolithography Applications

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Award

28 Nov 2025 at 11:43

Tender

04 Jun 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "PURCH2632 Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a High-Precision Mask Aligner for Advanced Photolithography Applications." This procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" category and is located in the Glasgow region (UKM82). The process utilised an open procedure, with the tender status now marked as complete. Key stages included the award phase, with the contract being signed on 9th September 2025, and the procurement initially advertised through an active tender phase beginning on 4th June 2025. The contract, valued at £309,450, was awarded to Inseto (UK) Limited.

This contract represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in high-precision equipment manufacturing and servicing, such as those involved in semiconductor manufacturing and MEMS fabrication. The open procedure encourages participation from SMEs, with the successful award to a smaller UK-based supplier, highlighting competitive opportunities for local and European businesses. Interested companies offering competitive technical specifications, delivery, warranty services, and pricing strategies stand a promising chance of success in such bids. Additionally, community benefits such as employment, training opportunities, and equality initiatives provide meaningful engagement avenues for local partners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2632 Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a High-Precision Mask Aligner for Advanced Photolithography Applications

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2632 Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a High-Precision Mask Aligner for Advanced Photolithography Applications

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2632 Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a High-Precision Mask Aligner for Advanced Photolithography Applications

Renewal: Option to extend for 4 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078025-2025
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
SME

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
£309,450 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20253 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Emma Fleck
Contact Email
emma.fleck@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306908

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

INSETO (UK

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