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PURCH2732 Contract Agreement for the purchase order a Cryogenic Measurement System

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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17 Mar 2026 at 15:13

Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed the award stage of the contract titled "PURCH2732 Contract Agreement for the purchase order a Cryogenic Measurement System" under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Located in Glasgow, UKM82, this procurement process involved a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, initially announced on 20th August 2025 and awarded on 24th February 2026. The contract, valued at £352,270 GBP, follows legal guidelines set by the CELEX 32014L0024 framework and was active when awarded to the supplier Oxford Nanoscience Limited.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises engaged in the manufacture or supply of precision laboratory equipment. The procurement's competitive aspect and its basis on technical specifications and price suggest that businesses with advanced technical capabilities and competitive pricing structures are particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement not only focuses on quality and price but also emphasises the commitment to community benefits, offering potential subcontracting opportunities for SMEs, third sector, and supported businesses aimed at promoting employment, training, and equality initiatives, thereby stimulating economic development within the UK.

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Notice Title

PURCH2732 Contract Agreement for the purchase order a Cryogenic Measurement System

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2732 Contract Agreement for the purchase order a Cryogenic Measurement System

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2732 Contract Agreement for the purchase order a Cryogenic Measurement System

Renewal: Option to extend for 3 x 12 months (maintenance)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024174-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
£352,270 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 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 NANOSCIENCE

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