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PURCH2648 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer

University of Glasgow

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 May 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has successfully completed the procurement process for a Benchtop X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer, under the tender reference PURCH2648. The process, initiated through an open procedure for goods, reached the award stage on 25th July 2025 with SciMed Ltd appointed as the supplier. The procurement, conducted in the region of UKM82, revolved around educational purposes within the university. The contract, valued at £54,890, is set for a 12-month period, with the possibility of extension for up to additional four years in yearly increments. Key dates included an end of tender submission deadline on 23rd May 2025 and an official contract completion on 31st July 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those involved in the supply and innovation of spectrometry technology. Companies with expertise and capability in manufacturing or distributing advanced analytical tools for research purposes can find such procurement openings beneficial for expanding their market presence. The tender also highlights the potential for increased subcontracting roles, thus inviting smaller enterprises to engage in collaborative ventures within the scientific instruments sector. Furthermore, firms with a background in facilitating analytical processes for educational institutions stand to gain the most from these public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2648 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2648 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer for the period of 12 months warranty (minimum) with the option to extend by 4 x 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2648 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer for the period of 12 months warranty (minimum) with the option to extend by 4 x 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend 4 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797749
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535906
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
£54,890 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 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

SciMed Ltd

Further Information

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