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PURCH2859 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Ion Beam Etch Tool

University of Glasgow

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29 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, Scotland, has issued a tender for the provision of a contract agreement to purchase an Ion Beam Etch Tool. This procurement falls under the education sector and is conducted using a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender is currently in the active stage with submissions due by 2nd March 2026, 12:00 GMT. The tool is intended for research and development and pilot-scale manufacturing, and the contract includes a 12-month warranty with an option to extend for an additional five years. All submissions must be done electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying equipment for research and development purposes. Companies with a robust track record in providing tools for etching metallic, magnetic, dielectric, and semiconductor films are well-suited to compete. The procurement specifies stringent product quality standards, with up to 35% of the scoring based on technical specifications and 40% on price. There is also a focus on supporting community benefits, including employment and training opportunities, which could appeal to businesses interested in social value initiatives. Businesses should ensure they meet the insurance and financial provisions set by the university, making this tender particularly attractive to well-established firms in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2859 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Ion Beam Etch Tool

Notice Description

Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Ion Beam Etch Tool for the period of 12 months warranty with the option to extend for 5 x 12 months. Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2859 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Ion Beam Etch Tool for the period of 12 months warranty with the option to extend for 5 x 12 months. The ion beam etch (IBE) system shall be an enclosed, floor-standing tool designed for physical etching of metallic, magnetic, dielectric, and semiconductor films on substrates up to 200 mm in diameter, suitable for R&D and pilot-scale manufacturing. It shall provide programmable control of all key process parameters, including beam voltage, beam current, ion energy, incidence angle, substrate rotation, and temperature, enabling precise tuning of etch conditions and reproducible process performance. The system shall support single-angle and multi-angle (rocking) etch modes, and be constructed from materials compatible with cleanroom installation. This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT). Please refer to the ITT documents.

Renewal: Option to extend for 5 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822087
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548378
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

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