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PURCH2700 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase order a Semiconductor & General-Purpose Plasma Etching Tool

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Award

26 Feb 2026 at 11:24

Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has undertaken a procurement process to award a contract for the purchase of a Semiconductor and General-Purpose Plasma Etching Tool. This falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method was conducted using an Open procedure. This award, dated 26 February 2026, follows the successful tender submission, culminating with Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology being selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £624,800, was signed on 4 February 2026. The delivery will occur in Glasgow, UKM82 region, with a focus on ensuring high-quality technical specifications, pricing, delivery, installation, and acceptance tests.

The tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for businesses capable of supplying laboratory precision equipment. Companies within the semiconductor and nanofabrication sectors with strong technical capabilities and competitive pricing structures would find this procurement appealing. Additionally, suppliers who can provide efficient installation and training as part of service delivery are well-suited for similar future opportunities. The procurement scope also includes community benefits such as vocational training and sub-contracting opportunities for SMEs, fostering development and capacity building within local organisations. The University’s transparent tender process offers substantial openings for innovation and collaborative engagement with educational and research institutions.

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Notice Title

PURCH2700 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase order a Semiconductor & General-Purpose Plasma Etching Tool

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2700 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase order a Semiconductor and General-Purpose Plasma Etching Tool

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2700 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase order a Semiconductor and General-Purpose Plasma Etching Tool

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056715
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017221-2026
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
£624,800 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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 PLASMA TECHNOLOGY

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