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08 May 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is inviting tenders for the provision of a Chemical Mechanical Polishing Tool, under tender reference PURCH2860. This procurement falls within the education sector and is identified under the main procurement category of goods. Located in Glasgow, Scotland, the procurement uses a competitive procedure with negotiation, classified as a selective method. The current stage of the procurement process is the tender stage, with submissions to be made electronically by 8th June 2026. The contract is envisaged to last for a minimum of 12 months, with potential extensions for two additional 12-month periods. Interested parties can find tender documents and submit returns via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced research and development equipment, particularly those with capabilities in chemical mechanical polishing technologies. Companies with expertise in processing silicon wafers up to 200 mm diameter, and those providing innovative solutions within the semiconductor industry, will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their offerings. The competitive procedure with negotiation allows businesses to showcase their technical and economic strengths, with award criteria focusing on both quality and price. The tender is well-suited for companies looking to expand their footprint in educational and research institutions, especially those that can contribute towards community benefits through employment and vocational training opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PURCH2860 Provision of Chemical Mechanical Polishing Tool

Notice Description

PURCH2860 Provision of Chemical Mechanical Polishing Tool 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

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 a Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) system capable of processing up to 200 mm diameter silicon wafers for advanced research and development applications. Please refer to the 'PURCH2860 - Schedule 1A - ITT V.2' 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-r6ebe6-0000831410
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555429
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
8 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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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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