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Award of Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of EDS Detector

University of Strathclyde

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28 Apr 2026 at 12:58

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the "Award of Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of EDS Detector" was instigated by the University of Strathclyde located in Glasgow, which seeks goods within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This procurement is initiated under the 'award' stage and is part of the initiative by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland's Advanced Forming Research Centre. The procurement process was completed with the contract awarded on 28th April 2026 to Oxford Instruments. The total contract value was £49,999, and the procurement method utilised was a site notice - quick quote award.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment supply sector, particularly those specialising in advanced microscopy tools and technologies. The contract involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of an advanced Energy Dispersive X-ray detector (EDS), offering potential growth for companies capable of providing cutting-edge technological solutions and operational demonstrations to support academic and industrial research. Companies with expertise in providing complex, high-precision SEM-related solutions and serving research-focused institutions could find this particularly beneficial for establishing strong partnerships and expanding their market presence in the field of advanced metrology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of EDS Detector

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde has a requirement for supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and demonstration of operation to Lead Technician of a new Energy Dispersive X-ray detector (EDS), replacing an existing in situ SEM detector, which has reached end-of-life (EOL).e. This is being undertaken by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) - Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), for the Advanced Microscopy and Metrology Laboratory (Lab 4 - AF112). The lab provides predominantly metallographic sample analysis via Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), to support academic research, and commercial industrial projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824286
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554723
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£49,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Additional Buyers

Perth & Kinross Council

Scottish Government

Scottish Police Authority

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited

D&J Taxis

Oxford Instruments

Quo Imus Limited (trading as Qi Consulting)

The Lines Between Ltd.

Further Information

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