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title: "PURCH2490 Provision of Dilution Refrigerator with Extremely Low Temperatures"
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# PURCH2490 Provision of Dilution Refrigerator with Extremely Low Temperatures

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b33f

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow recently completed the procurement process for the supply of a Dilution Refrigerator with Extremely Low Temperatures under the tender identifier PURCH2490. The tender, classified under the CPV code 38000000, pertains to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Glasgow was the specified delivery location for this procurement. Initiated via an open procedure, the procurement was managed under the legal framework of Directive 2014/24/EU. The contract was ultimately awarded to Oxford Instruments on 25th April 2025, with an associated value of £446,500. Although the tender included quality and price as key award criteria, the specific lot applicable, "Provision of Dilution Refrigerator with Extremely Low Temperatures," was noted as cancelled, despite the award being marked as active.

This procurement presents several business growth opportunities, particularly for entities operating in the precision equipment manufacturing sector. The open procurement method and emphasis on a combination of technical and price criteria invite competitive offers from diverse businesses, including SMEs and larger corporations like Oxford Instruments. Suppliers with capabilities in advanced cryogenic technologies and a track record of delivering high-specification laboratory equipment would find this tender especially pertinent. Overall, participation in such tenders not only opens avenues for substantial contracts but also positions businesses as key players in supplying advanced research facilities.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2490 Provision of Dilution Refrigerator with Extremely Low Temperatures

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2490 Provision of Dilution Refrigerator with Extremely Low Temperatures

Renewal: Period Of 1 Year With The Option To Extend For 9 X 1 Year For Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018148-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £446,500 |

## 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 | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018148-2025
- 1 Nov 2024 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035465-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782051
- https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/procurementoffice/informationforsuppliers/allsuppliers/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

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