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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 01:00

Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has successfully completed the award stage of the procurement for the "Provision of Electron Beam Lithography Tool" (Contract ID: PURCH2720). This contract falls within the Education category, specifically concerning the acquisition of scientific equipment, and is taking place in Glasgow, UK. This selective procurement was conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation, culminating in an award to Raith GmbH on 30th June 2026. The total contract value amounts to £4,017,750 GBP, and the signing of the contract denotes the transition to active status. The initial tender process began with document submission ending on 27th February 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in producing high-precision scientific instruments, particularly those that specialise in electron beam technology, to expand their market presence within the UK's educational and research sectors. The competitive procedure emphasises quality and price equally, ensuring that innovative small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with robust technical capabilities and competitive pricing can leverage this tender to bolster growth. Additionally, this contract underlines the University of Glasgow's commitment to community benefits, incentivising suppliers to propose initiatives that enhance local employment, skills development, and supply-chain partnerships, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aligned with social value objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PURCH2720 Provision of Electron Beam Lithography Tool

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2720 Provision of Electron Beam Lithography Tool

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Electron Beam Lithography Tool

Renewal: 13 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821845
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559677
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
£4,017,750 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 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
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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

Raith GmbH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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