Award

PURCH2455 Provision of a Surface Grinder

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

31 Oct 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow initiated a tender process for the "Provision of a Surface Grinder" under the identification number PURCH2455. This procurement falls under the education industry category and is located in Glasgow, UKM82. The process started with an open procedure, allowing suppliers to submit electronic responses through the Public Contracts Scotland portal by 2nd December 2024. This procurement aimed to enhance the university's capabilities in high-precision surface grinding for microelectronics research. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with the contract signed on 28th April 2025 for a total value of £202,130 GBP. The awarded contract is to be fulfilled by Disco Hi-Tech UK Ltd, a supplier positioned in Crawley, known for its expertise in the related field. The procurement is complete, with the contract currently active.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in advanced manufacturing equipment, to engage in a high-impact educational research project. SMEs with capabilities in producing complex automated machinery would find this contract particularly relevant. The open procurement method signifies an inclusive invitation to diverse suppliers, offering potential for businesses to gain recognition and establish long-term partnerships with a prestigious institution like the University of Glasgow. Moreover, the tender emphasises fostering community benefits and supply chain development, which could be advantageous for businesses aiming to enhance their market influence and contribute to community growth initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2455 Provision of a Surface Grinder

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2455 Provision of a Surface Grinder

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2455 Provision of a Surface Grinder

Renewal: Period Of 12 Months With The Option To Extend For 2 X 12 Months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782003
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529313
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£202,130 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Emma Fleck
Contact Email
emma.fleck@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306639

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

DISCO HI-TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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