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PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope

University of Glasgow

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow recently completed a procurement process for the provision of a Scanning Probe Microscope, under the tender ID PURCH2523. This process, governed by an open procedure, was intended to source goods within the education sector, specifically at the university's locality in Glasgow (region UKM82). The procurement process, initiated in February 2025, progressed from the tender stage to the award stage, culminating in an active contract signed on 8th July 2025, for the amount of £191,100. The procurement emphasised quality, with 75% of the award criteria focused on technical specifications. The tender witnessed participation from four bidders, including both domestic and non-EU foreign bids, concluding with an award to Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Ltd.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses operating within the scientific equipment and nanotechnology sectors, particularly those with innovative capabilities in imaging and data acquisition technologies. The contract demands high-quality technical specifications, making it most suitable for businesses with strong research and development backgrounds, and those capable of delivering and maintaining complex scientific instruments. With community benefits as a significant aspect of the procurement requirements, companies engaged in social and workforce development initiatives stand to gain an advantageous position, potentially fostering partnerships, enhancing their market reach, and reinforcing their commitment to corporate social responsibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790311
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535896
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
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
£191,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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