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PURCH2632 Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a High-Precision Mask Aligner for Advanced Photolithography Applications

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Award

28 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Tender

04 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow, a public authority focused on education, is currently in the tender stage of procurement for a high-precision mask aligner intended for advanced photolithography applications. This tender is identified as "PURCH2632," and its procurement process is conducted through an open procedure. The contract is aimed at enhancing semiconductor manufacturing and other advanced technology processes. Based in Glasgow, UK, the tender submission deadline is 7th July 2025 at 12:00 PM. The procurement is for goods within the education industry sector, and the contract initially spans 12 months with an option to extend for four additional periods of 12 months each. Submissions are to be completed electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential, especially for companies specialising in photolithography, semiconductor manufacturing, or high-precision technology equipment. Businesses that are well-suited to compete would likely have robust capabilities in producing or supplying advanced mask aligners and satisfy the financial and insurance criteria specified, including product liability insurance of at least £1,000,000 GBP and public liability insurance of £5,000,000 GBP. The contract aligns with community benefits, such as vocational training and sub-contracting opportunities for SMEs and third-sector organisations, fostering wider economic and skills development. Hence, businesses capable of providing comprehensive service and maintenance for this equipment over the potential long-term contract are strongly encouraged to consider this opportunity.

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Notice Title

PURCH2632 Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a High-Precision Mask Aligner for Advanced Photolithography Applications

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2632 Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a High-Precision Mask Aligner for Advanced Photolithography Applications

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2632 Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a High-Precision Mask Aligner for Advanced Photolithography Applications

Renewal: Option to extend for 4 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800676
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544495
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
£309,450 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 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 GLASGOW
Contact Name
Emma Fleck
Contact Email
emma.fleck@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306639, +44 1413306908

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

INSETO (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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