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title: "PURCH2189 PROVISION OF AN AUTOMATED PETROGRAPHIC MICROSCOPE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b35a"
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published: "2023-08-11"
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# PURCH2189 PROVISION OF AN AUTOMATED PETROGRAPHIC MICROSCOPE

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b35a

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has successfully awarded the contract for the provision of an automated petrographic microscope (PURCH2189) to MetPrep Ltd. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract value of £229,100. The purchasing organisation is focused on goods procurement in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The location for delivery is in Glasgow, UKM82. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the award was based on a set of predefined criteria, including technical specifications and price.

This procurement opportunity offers businesses, especially SMEs in the laboratory equipment industry, a chance to compete for supplying goods to the University of Glasgow. The active status of the tender indicates ongoing opportunities for growth and engagement with a reputable buyer. Timely submission of electronic responses is essential, with an emphasis on meeting the technical specifications and pricing criteria outlined in the tender. Successful bidders can benefit from potential long-term contracts with a public body committed to community benefits and supplier development.

## Notice

AWARD OF PURCH2189 PROVISION OF AN AUTOMATED PETROGRAPHIC MICROSCOPE

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD OF PURCH2189 PROVISION OF AN AUTOMATED PETROGRAPHIC MICROSCOPE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023607-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £229,100 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METPREP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2023 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023607-2023
- 16 Mar 2023 at 11:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007661-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000726157
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

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