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PURCH2986 Contract Agreement for Electron Counting Detector for Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy & Associated Services

University of Glasgow

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26 Oct 2026 at 12:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow sought an electron-counting detector for the cryo-transmission electron microscope at the Scottish Centre for Macromolecular Imaging, together with associated services and maintenance. The detector is intended to upgrade a JEOL F2-Cryo microscope, replacing its first-generation direct detector. It must provide electron counting, super-resolution and correlated double-sampling technologies, with optimisation for 200 kV operation. The upgrade is intended to support rapid, reliable screening of low-molecular-weight and challenging specimens, as well as publication-quality data for more straightforward, larger or symmetric targets. This is a specialist scientific imaging-equipment supply, with delivery and installation at the University of Glasgow in Glasgow.

The buyer invited offers through a competitive procedure with negotiation, using electronic submissions; the procurement reached the tender stage. The submission deadline was 26 November 2026 at 12:00 noon. The contract period is 36 months, with two optional 12-month extensions. The tender is a single lot. The buyer planned to invite three candidates to the second stage; successive reduction was possible, and it reserved the right to award without further negotiation. Evaluation weights technical specification at 35%, performance output at 5%, technical service support at 20%, delivery and installation at 6%, acceptance testing at 4%, and price at 30%. Bidders could not submit variants. The stated minimum financial requirements include two years of accounts and annual turnover of £500,000.

This opportunity suits manufacturers or specialist suppliers of electron-counting detectors for cryo-transmission electron microscopy, particularly those able to demonstrate performance at 200 kV and deliver electron counting, super-resolution and correlated double sampling. Suppliers need to support installation, acceptance testing and ongoing technical service, as these together account for a substantial part of the quality assessment. The equipment must be suitable for upgrading a JEOL F2-Cryo microscope and help researchers screen challenging specimens rapidly while producing publication-quality results for suitable targets. Bidders must meet the stated insurance requirements: product liability cover of at least £1 million per claim, public liability and employers’ liability cover of at least £5 million each, and professional indemnity cover of at least £1 million per claim. The contract also seeks community benefits, including employment and training, workforce development, and opportunities for smaller and third-sector subcontractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2986 Contract Agreement for Electron Counting Detector for Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy & Associated Services

Notice Description

PURCH2986 Contract Agreement for Electron Counting Detector for Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy & Associated Services and Maintenance for the period of 36 Months, with a further 2 optional extension periods of 12 months. 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). 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

PURCH2986 Contract Agreement for Electron Counting Detector for Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy & Associated Services and Maintenance for the period of 36 Months, with a further 2 optional extension periods of 12 months. The Scottish Centre for Macromolecular Imaging at the University of Glasgow has recently received BBSRC ALERT funding to upgrade the detector on their JEOL F2-Cryo electron microscope. The detector will replace an earlier 'first generation' direct detector on the microscope and provide their users with access to a 200kV-optimised detector with electron counting, superresolution and correlated double sampling technologies. The detector will significantly boost the capabilities of the overall system and the F2-Cryo with upgraded detector is expected to deliver rapid, high confidence specimen screening data on low molecular weight/challenging targets. The upgraded system is expected to deliver publication quality data on more straightforward, larger or symmetric targets. For detailed specification, please refer to PURCH2986 - Schedule 1A - Invitation to Tender.

Renewal: For the period of 36 Months, with a further 2 optional extension periods of 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-079002
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100956-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 20265 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

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