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title: "PURCH2578 Purchase of Precious Metals for use in Nanofabrication Evaporator Tools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e990"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-08-27"
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# PURCH2578 Purchase of Precious Metals for use in Nanofabrication Evaporator Tools

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e990

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow, a body governed by public law and active in the education sector, has successfully completed the procurement process for the tender titled "PURCH2578 Purchase of Precious Metals for use in Nanofabrication Evaporator Tools". This procurement was conducted under the open procedure method, and the process involved the purchase of goods in the industry category of related minerals, precious metals, and associated products. Key activities were centred at the University's Procurement Office in Glasgow (UKM82). The tender stage concluded with the award being made on 22nd August 2025, signalling the project's completion. The procurement follows the legal basis defined by the directive 2014/24/EU (CELEX 32014L0024).

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of precious metals, particularly those used for applications such as nanofabrication evaporator tools. It presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the successful bid from Scotech Limited, a UK-based SME. The open tender process facilitated robust competition, encouraging potential suppliers with the necessary certifications, such as product liability, public and employer's liability insurance, to engage and grow their business by meeting the technical and quality criteria set forth by the University. Additionally, this procurement encourages community benefits through initiatives that align with corporate social responsibility, thus appealing to businesses committed to sustainable and community-enhancing practices.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2578 Purchase of Precious Metals for use in Nanofabrication Evaporator Tools

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Framework Agreement for the purchase of Precious Metals for use in Nanofabrication Evaporator Tools.

Renewal: Option to extend for 1x12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051717-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 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 | £722,111 |

## 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 | SCOTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14523000 - Related minerals, precious metals and associated products

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051717-2025
- 5 Mar 2025 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007945-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792241
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

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