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PURCH3014 Provision of Installation of ICP Etch Tool

University of Glasgow

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14 Aug 2026 at 10:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is procuring works to install a general-purpose Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) etch system. The contractor will prepare the designated installation area and provide the required hook-up, facilitisation and mechanical installation. This is a specialist scientific-installation project, classified under CPV 45214630. The work is to be delivered in Glasgow. The requirement is presented as one contract covering the installation of the ICP etch tool, rather than separate supply and installation packages. It will suit contractors able to coordinate site preparation, services connections and mechanical installation for complex laboratory or research equipment. The University is the buying organisation and has included community-benefit expectations, including employment or training opportunities, workforce upskilling, supply-chain development and opportunities for SMEs, third-sector organisations or supported businesses.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: the buyer invited offers through a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. At least three candidates were to be invited to the second stage, with successive reduction permitted; the buyer also reserved the right to award on initial bids without further negotiation. Bids were to be submitted electronically in English, with no variants allowed, by 14 September 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 180 days, with no renewal or options. Evaluation is based on technical specification at 55%, delivery, installation and acceptance at 15%, and price at 30%. The tender includes electronic ordering and allows electronic invoicing and payment. Selection requires accounts showing at least one year’s turnover of £300,000, plus specified insurance cover.

This opportunity suits an established specialist installation contractor with experience preparing facilities and installing inductively coupled plasma etch equipment or comparable scientific and research systems. Bidders need the financial capacity to show at least one year of accounts with annual turnover of £300,000. Required insurance includes product liability cover of at least £1 million, public liability cover of at least £5 million, employers’ liability cover of at least £5 million and professional indemnity cover of at least £1 million. Strong technical capability will be important because the technical specification carries most of the evaluation weighting, alongside proven control of delivery, installation and acceptance. Suppliers are also expected to propose community benefits, such as training, employment, education support, inclusive supply-chain opportunities or work with schools, colleges and universities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH3014 Provision of Installation of ICP Etch Tool

Notice Description

PURCH3014 Provision of Installation of ICP Etch Tool

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH3014 Provision of Contract Agreement for Installation of ICP Etch Tool The University has a requirement for a contractor for the preparation of the designated installation area and for the hook-up, facilitisation, and mechanical installation of a general-purpose Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) etch system. Please refer to the ''PURCH3014 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services' for further details and specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e457
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077565-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214630 - Scientific installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 20263 weeks to go
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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