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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 08:59

Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow facilitated a procurement process titled "PURCH2720 Provision of Electron Beam Lithography Tool," under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This tender, located in Glasgow, UK, proceeded through a competitive procedure with negotiation, classified as a selective procurement method. The process transitioned from the tender stage to the award phase, resulting in an active contract signed on 30th June 2026, valued at £4,017,750. The procurement aimed to acquire an electron beam lithography tool to bolster the capabilities of the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre. The initial tender deadline was on 27th February 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment. Particularly, this tender is well-suited to businesses capable of delivering not only cutting-edge technological specifications but also comprehensive service solutions such as delivery, installation, and acceptance testing. Furthermore, firms with a strategic vision for long-term partnership alignments, especially those inclined towards contributing to community benefits such as employment and training opportunities, are ideally suited to engage in this procurement process. Given the University of Glasgow's commitment to these initiatives, companies that share similar policies will find enhanced prospects for business growth through this contract.

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Notice Title

PURCH2720 Provision of Electron Beam Lithography Tool

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2720 Provision of Electron Beam Lithography Tool

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Electron Beam Lithography Tool

Renewal: 13 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061017
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063964-2026
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
£4,017,750 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

RAITH

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