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Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Lapping and Polishing Equipment

University of Strathclyde

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed the procurement process for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of lapping and polishing equipment for its Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) located in Glasgow. The tender was conducted under an open procedure and the contract has been awarded to Kemet International Ltd on 17 March 2026, with the contract set to be active and valued at £54,225 GBP. Kemet International Ltd, an SME based in Maidstone, will supply the equipment needed to prepare metallic samples for optical microscopy at the AFRC, enhancing the capabilities of the Future Forge platform. The procurement falls under the goods category in the education sector and has a tender identification code of UOS-41140-2026.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying high-precision grinding and polishing equipment, particularly those with experience servicing educational or research institutions. Companies capable of providing cutting-edge technological solutions that meet the stringent requirements for sample preparation in metallurgical research will find this sector rewarding. Additionally, suppliers with experience fostering community benefits through targeted employment, educational support, and corporate social responsibility initiatives may broaden their engagement opportunities with the University of Strathclyde, as it emphasises sustainable procurement and community benefits in its strategic purchasing activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Lapping and Polishing Equipment

Notice Description

The Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) Materials Team requires to purchase lapping and polishing equipment for use on-site at the AFRC. The lapping process will be used to prepare large metallic samples for optical microscopy. AFRC is looking to appoint a supplier to provide a suitable piece of equipment for grinding and polishing very large metallic samples, so that they can be etched, then inspected using optical microscopy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) Materials Team requires to purchase lapping and polishing equipment for use on-site at the AFRC. The lapping process will be used to prepare large metallic samples for optical microscopy. AFRC is looking to appoint a supplier to provide a suitable piece of equipment for grinding and polishing very large metallic samples, so that they can be etched, then inspected using optical microscopy. These large metallic samples will be produced more and more frequently through testing on the AFRC's Future Forge platform. An important part of the value of this platform is the ability to inspect the effect of different forging process on the microstructure on metallic alloys. To inspect the microstructures, samples must be ground and polished, so this capability is an essential compliment to the Future Forge. It is not possible to grind and polish the very large samples produced by future forge using the existing standard metallographic preparation equipment at the AFRC.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Options: In line with Regulation 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term - of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with that Regulation in some cases. Modifications may be made irrespective of value, including where modifications exceed 50% of the initial Contract value or arise due to unforeseen circumstances, provided they comply with Regulation 72 and do not alter the overall nature of the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822377
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551885
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,225 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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 Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kemet International Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548962
    Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Lapping and Polishing Equipment - The Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) Materials Team requires to purchase lapping and polishing equipment for use on-site at the AFRC. The lapping process will be used to prepare large metallic samples for optical microscopy. AFRC is looking to appoint a supplier to provide a suitable piece of equipment for grinding and polishing very large metallic samples, so that they can be etched, then inspected using optical microscopy.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551885
    Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Lapping and Polishing Equipment - The Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) Materials Team requires to purchase lapping and polishing equipment for use on-site at the AFRC. The lapping process will be used to prepare large metallic samples for optical microscopy. AFRC is looking to appoint a supplier to provide a suitable piece of equipment for grinding and polishing very large metallic samples, so that they can be etched, then inspected using optical microscopy.

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