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07 May 2026 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the provision of a Photoresist Plasma Ashing Tool, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Located in Glasgow, the buyer invites submissions via Public Contracts Scotland with an electronic submission method. The tender follows a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation and involves specific criteria focusing on technical specifications, delivery, installation, warranty, and pricing. The procurement is governed by the UK Public Contracts Scotland Regulations and closes on 8th June 2026. The procurement aims to award a contract with a duration of 360 days, highlighting opportunities for vendor engagement through a structured selective method.

This tender poses substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment aiming to expand their market presence and secure a significant contract within the university sector. It is well-suited to organisations that can demonstrate robust technical capabilities, a strong track record in delivering similar equipment, and compliance with insurance and financial turnover requirements. With the inclusion of community benefits, businesses with initiatives in employment, training, and diversity could leverage this tender to reinforce their social responsibility credentials and enhance local community engagement. This procurement encourages small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger corporations, to participate, promoting wide-ranging business growth potential through subcontracting opportunities and supply chain expansion.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PURCH2865 Provision of Photoresist Plasma Ashing Tool

Notice Description

PURCH2865 Provision of Photoresist Plasma Ashing Tool 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

PURCH2865 Provision of Photoresist Plasma Ashing Tool 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 PURCH2865 - Schedule 1A - ITT document for additional information and specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042132-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
7 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 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

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

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