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Stainless Steel Glovebox with Integrated Physical Vapour Deposition System

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has concluded the procurement process for a "Stainless Steel Glovebox with Integrated Physical Vapour Deposition System" under the education industry category. This contract, awarded to MBraun Inertgas Systeme GmbH, focuses on a specialised piece of research equipment crucial for the University's Schools of Engineering and Chemistry. The procurement method was limited, involving a direct award without prior publication, following a pre-information notice (PIN) in September 2024 which identified the supplier as the only one capable of meeting the required technical specifications. The contract, valued at EUR 220,200, was signed on 10 March 2025, and the award was finalised on 7 April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture of high-precision scientific equipment, particularly those that can offer bespoke solutions to meet specific research needs. Companies with expertise in designing integrated physical vapour deposition tools and spin coaters are ideally suited to compete for such contracts. For businesses aiming to expand into the educational research sector, this procurement highlights the importance of unique technical capabilities and the potential for growth through supplying sophisticated equipment to leading academic institutions.

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Notice Title

Stainless Steel Glovebox with Integrated Physical Vapour Deposition System

Notice Description

Stainless Steel Glovebox with Integrated Physical Vapour Deposition System and Spin Coater

Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirement for a high quality integrated physical vapour deposition tool in a sealed glovebox, with spin coater, designed and provided from a single manufacturer

Procurement Information

This Contract Award is to purchase integrated physical vapour deposition tool in a sealed glovebox, with Spin Coater. This equipment is from M Braun Inertgas-Systeme GmbH, following a PIN which was published in September 2024, which demonstrated that M Braun were the only Supplier that could meet the specific technical specification required for the research to be carried out by the Schools of Engineering and Chemistry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795519
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527685
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£220,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mritchi7@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MBRAUN INERTGAS SYSTEME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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