This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 May 2026 at 01:00

Award

07 May 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed involves the University of Glasgow, which is seeking to acquire a chemical mechanical polishing tool. This tender falls under the education sector and is relevant to the procurement of goods. The location of the buying organisation is Glasgow, with the procurement office situated at Tay House. This opportunity is in the 'tender' stage with a submission deadline set for 8th June 2026. The procurement method employed is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, tailored to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically via the specified method outlined.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying chemical mechanical polishing equipment, particularly those capable of meeting high technical standards. The contract offers a minimum period of 12 months with a possibility of two further 12-month extensions, providing sustained business growth potential. Companies that can deliver high-quality technical specifications, support equality and diversity initiatives, and engage with community benefits will be well-suited for this opportunity. The University of Glasgow encourages bids from SMEs, the third sector, and supported businesses, emphasizing community benefit initiatives such as employment and training opportunities for priority groups and educational support initiatives.

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Notice Title

PURCH2860 Provision of Chemical Mechanical Polishing Tool

Notice Description

PURCH2860 Provision of Chemical Mechanical Polishing Tool

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Contract Agreement for the Provision of Chemical Mechanical Polishing Tool for a Minimum Period of 12 Months with the Option to Extend for Two Further Periods of up to 12 Months The University has a requirement for an electroplating system which shall be a fully enclosed, floor-standing tool designed for electrolytic copper deposition on 200 mm wafers for R&D and pilot-scale manufacturing. Please refer to the 'PURCH2860 - Schedule 1A - ITT' for further details and specification 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).

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831363
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555387
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
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
7 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Notice Documents

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