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PURCH2708 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a Microscope Holder

University of Glasgow

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has initiated a procurement process for the provision of a contract agreement for the purchase of a microscope holder, classified under the Education category. Located in Glasgow, with specific delivery to the UKM82 region, this procurement stage is marked as complete. The process employed an open procedure, with significant progress noted by the award and signing of the contract on 16th February 2026. Initially, the tender period ended on 30th September 2025, paving the way for the award phase starting immediately after. The procurement was part of a non-renewable contract period lasting 360 days, with electronic submissions being favoured.

This tender could offer significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in scientific and research equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The successful bidder was DENSsolutions, an SME based in Delft, Netherlands, showcasing an appetite for foreign markets. Businesses adept at providing advanced microscope holders with MEMS-based capabilities for in-situ heating and electrical biasing of samples are encouraged to pursue similar opportunities. The process underlines a strong focus on community benefits, including employment and training opportunities, up-skilling, and equality initiatives, encouraging SMEs to engage and deliver added value alongside their offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2708 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a Microscope Holder

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2708 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a Microscope Holder for the period of 12 months warranty.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2708 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a Microscope Holder for the period of 12 months warranty.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809311
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550443
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
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
£93,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20266 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
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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

DENSsolutions

Further Information

Notice Documents

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