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PURCH2986 Contract Agreement for Electron Counting Detector for Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy & Associated Services

University of Glasgow

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26 Oct 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is procuring an electron-counting detector for its JEOL F2-Cryo transmission electron microscope, together with associated services and maintenance. The detector will replace an earlier-generation system at the Scottish Centre for Macromolecular Imaging, upgrading the microscope with electron counting, super-resolution and correlated double sampling. The aim is to improve specimen screening, particularly for low-molecular-weight and challenging targets, and to support publication-quality data collection on more straightforward, larger or symmetric targets. This is a specialist scientific imaging equipment requirement, classified under medical imaging equipment (CPV 33110000). Delivery is for the University’s facility in Glasgow. The procurement is one package covering the detector, related services and ongoing maintenance.

The University invited offers through a competitive procedure with negotiation, using electronic submissions. The tender deadline was 26 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC; the stated contract period is 36 months, with two optional 12-month extensions. The tender sets a single lot and allows no variants. Suppliers must provide at least two years of accounts showing annual turnover of at least £500,000, as well as product liability insurance of £1 million, public liability and employers’ liability insurance of £5 million each, and professional indemnity insurance of £1 million. Evaluation gives technical specification 35% and price 30%. The published criteria account for 65% of the evaluation weighting. The procedure provides for three candidates at the second stage and successive reduction; the buyer may award on initial bids without further negotiation. No estimated contract value is stated.

This opportunity is suited to suppliers of high-performance detectors for cryogenic transmission electron microscopy, particularly those able to supply equipment optimised for 200 kV operation and supporting electron counting, super-resolution and correlated double sampling. Suppliers should also be able to provide the associated services and maintain specialist scientific imaging equipment over the contract term, including any extensions. The required financial standing is substantial for a specialist equipment purchase: bidders need the specified insurance cover and a track record of at least two years’ accounts meeting the turnover threshold. The buyer also asks suppliers to commit to community benefits, including employment and training, workforce development, equality and diversity, supply-chain opportunities for smaller and third-sector organisations, and educational or work-experience support. These commitments may suit suppliers with established training, community engagement and responsible supply-chain programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2986 Contract Agreement for Electron Counting Detector for Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy & Associated Services

Notice Description

PURCH2986 Contract Agreement for Electron Counting Detector for Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy & Associated Services and Maintenance for the period of 36 Months, with a further 2 optional extension periods of 12 months. 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). 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

PURCH2986 Contract Agreement for Electron Counting Detector for Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy & Associated Services and Maintenance for the period of 36 Months, with a further 2 optional extension periods of 12 months. The Scottish Centre for Macromolecular Imaging at the University of Glasgow has recently received BBSRC ALERT funding to upgrade the detector on their JEOL F2-Cryo electron microscope. The detector will replace an earlier 'first generation' direct detector on the microscope and provide their users with access to a 200kV-optimised detector with electron counting, superresolution and correlated double sampling technologies. The detector will significantly boost the capabilities of the overall system and the F2-Cryo with upgraded detector is expected to deliver rapid, high confidence specimen screening data on low molecular weight/challenging targets. The upgraded system is expected to deliver publication quality data on more straightforward, larger or symmetric targets. For detailed specification, please refer to PURCH2986 - Schedule 1A - Invitation to Tender.

Renewal: For the period of 36 Months, with a further 2 optional extension periods of 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000846606
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567360
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 20265 weeks to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567360
    PURCH2986 Contract Agreement for Electron Counting Detector for Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy & Associated Services - PURCH2986 Contract Agreement for Electron Counting Detector for Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy & Associated Services and Maintenance for the period of 36 Months, with a further 2 optional extension periods of 12 months. 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). 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

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