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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has awarded the contract for the provision of a tabletop spectrophotometer under the procurement reference PURCH2514. The procurement falls under the industry category of education and will see the delivery and installation of the equipment at the university's Institute for Gravitational Research located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement process followed an open procedure, culminating in the award on 19th February 2025. The contract, valued at £89,869, has been signed with Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, and involves the delivery of goods to support the R&D of materials for future gravitational wave detectors and other wider applications.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific instruments, particularly those that supply educational or research institutions. Companies providing advanced spectrophotometers or related optical measurement devices could find potential growth by demonstrating their capability to meet the University of Glasgow's stringent specifications and standards. Large enterprises similar to Agilent Technologies, as well as SMEs capable of delivering innovative and reliable spectrophotometric solutions, are well-suited to compete in this sector. Winning such contracts can enhance market reputation and open doors to further academic or scientific procurement opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PURCH2514 Provision of a Contract Agreement for a Tabletop Spectrophotometer

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2514 Provision of a Contract Agreement for a Tabletop Spectrophotometer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2514 Provision of a Contract Agreement for a Tabletop Spectrophotometer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781923
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524408
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£89,869 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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