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08 May 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is seeking to procure a General Purpose Sputtering Tool through the tender process titled PURCH2924. This tender, categorised under the education industry, involves the procurement of goods and is part of a selective procedure known as the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. The procurement process actively managed by the University of Glasgow is situated in Glasgow, UK, within the region coded as UKM82. The tender is currently in the active stage, under the 'tender' tag, with a submission deadline set for 9th June 2026 at 12:00 PM. Interested parties are required to submit their tenders electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of specialised equipment for educational or research purposes. Companies with strong technical capabilities in material deposition and sputtering technologies would be particularly well-suited to bid. With competitive criteria emphasising quality and price, innovative firms can secure long-term contracts, as the University allows for contracts to be extended up to two further periods of 12 months beyond an initial 12-month warranty. The tender encourages participation from businesses that can offer community benefits, hence, enterprises focused on community engagement and sustainable practices may find additional advantages in their proposals.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PURCH2924 Provision of General Purpose Sputtering Tool

Notice Description

PURCH2924 Provision of General Purpose Sputtering 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

PURCH2924 Provision of General Purpose Sputtering Tool 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). The University of Glasgow wishes to procure a tool for deposition of a range of materials. Please refer to the PURCH2924 - Schedule 1A - ITT document for additional information and specification.

Renewal: A minimum period of 12 months warranty with the option to extend for two further periods of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831475
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555497
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
9 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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