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PURCH2859 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Ion Beam Etch Tool

University of Glasgow

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29 Jan 2026 at 16:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Glasgow, seeking to establish a contract for the purchase of an Ion Beam Etch Tool. This falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement stage is at the tender phase, with tender submissions due by 2nd March 2026 at 12:00 PM. The procurement is conducted through the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, and responses are accepted via electronic submission. The procurement location is identified as UKM82. Notably, the process also highlights community benefits as part of its requirements, including employment opportunities and educational support initiatives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and technology sectors, especially those specialising in precision equipment suitable for research and development environments. Companies with the capability to meet rigorous technical specifications and quality benchmarks are well-suited to compete. The requirement for goods to be compatible with cleanroom settings further benefits businesses with expertise in producing high-precision, controlled-environment tools. There's also potential for SMEs, the third sector, and supported businesses to engage via sub-contracting opportunities. The contract offers a 12-month warranty with an option to extend for up to five years, providing an extended business relationship and potential for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2859 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Ion Beam Etch Tool

Notice Description

Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Ion Beam Etch Tool for the period of 12 months warranty with the option to extend for 5 x 12 months. Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2859 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Ion Beam Etch Tool for the period of 12 months warranty with the option to extend for 5 x 12 months. The ion beam etch (IBE) system shall be an enclosed, floor-standing tool designed for physical etching of metallic, magnetic, dielectric, and semiconductor films on substrates up to 200 mm in diameter, suitable for R&D and pilot-scale manufacturing. It shall provide programmable control of all key process parameters, including beam voltage, beam current, ion energy, incidence angle, substrate rotation, and temperature, enabling precise tuning of etch conditions and reproducible process performance. The system shall support single-angle and multi-angle (rocking) etch modes, and be constructed from materials compatible with cleanroom installation. This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT). Please refer to the ITT documents.

Renewal: Option to extend for 5 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061265
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008212-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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