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Metallographic Polishing Machine

ORE CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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13 Oct 2025 at 15:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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13 Oct 2025 at 13:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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13 Oct 2025 at 11:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the acquisition of a Metallographic Polishing Machine was led by ORE Catapult, headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom. This initiative, under the industry category of Electrical equipment and apparatus, was part of a capital expenditure to enhance capabilities in their Tribology Lab. The contract, valued at £36,000, commenced on 15th October 2025 and is set to end on 27th February 2026. The procurement was finalised using a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, and awarded to Struers, a large supplier based in Birmingham. This procurement stage is recorded as complete, with the contract being active, and all awards finalised as of 13th October 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in metallographic equipment, particularly those able to supply high-quality polishing machines suitable for advanced diagnostic purposes. Small to large suppliers of metallographic and SEM analysis equipment can benefit from similar opportunities by understanding the specific technical requirements and aligning their offerings accordingly. The involvement of a public undertaking as the buying organisation implies potential future opportunities in supplying technological and diagnostic equipment to entities focused on scientific and industrial research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Metallographic Polishing Machine

Notice Description

This is a CapEx request for the acquisition of the Metallographic Polishing Machine to enhance the diagnostic and testing capabilities of the new Tribology Lab under Materials Service: The polishing machine is required to prepare metallographic samples to the quality needed for accurate SEM imaging and analysis To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=986580636

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064899-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
Sian Kerrison
Contact Email
sian.kerrison@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
01234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRUERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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