This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 15:44

Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for the "PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)" under Contract ID 063838-2026. This contract, now awarded to Anton Paar, concerns the provision of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses, classified under the CPV code 38000000. The procurement was conducted using a competitive procedure with negotiation and the process was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The procurement stage is in the award phase as per the latest update on 7th July 2026, following the signing of the contract on 6th July 2026, and is valued at £1,205,125 GBP. The system will be delivered to Glasgow, ensuring immediate usability for a wide range of users.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying sophisticated scientific equipment. Firms specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with capabilities in high-brilliance X-ray scattering systems, could find strong growth opportunities through such contracts. The procurement's nature benefits small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the winning bid from Anton Paar, which is classified as an SME. Businesses looking to expand their reach in the education sector, and particularly those capable of meeting the high technical specifications demanded by leading educational institutions like the University of Glasgow, are well-suited to engage with similar public tenders. Additionally, opportunities for subcontracting to SMEs, along with community benefits such as vocational training and diversity initiatives, offer further avenues for industry participation and growth.

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Notice Title

PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)

Renewal: Fixed term period of 1 years with extension period of 4 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067190
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063838-2026
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
£1,205,125 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

ANTON PAAR

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