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title: "PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ddcc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-07-31"
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# PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope

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

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has concluded a procurement process titled "PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope." The process, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, was facilitated through an open procedure and has reached the 'Award' stage as of 31 July 2025. Located in Glasgow, the delivery of the microscope was set for the UKM82 region. Key dates include the awarding of the contract signed on 8 July 2025. Despite the original 'active' status of the tender, the lot was ultimately cancelled, with the award status classifying the process as 'complete.' The awarded contract value was £191,100 GBP, with Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Ltd appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying precision laboratory equipment. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) could find this type of tender appealing due to the structured award criteria focusing heavily on technical specifications (75% weight), price (20% weight), and delivery plus support factors. Companies with expertise in advanced imaging modalities or those capable of providing tailored solutions can leverage such opportunities to expand their client base within the educational sector, potentially engaging further with community benefits, including employment and training initiatives. With significant interest, evidenced by multiple bids from SMEs, this tender underscores the ripe opportunity for firms aiming to partner with leading academic institutions like the University of Glasgow.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044589-2025 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 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 | £191,100 |

## 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 | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044589-2025
- 11 Feb 2025 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004586-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790311
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

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