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title: "PURCH2484 Provision of Electron Beam Evaporation Tool for Deposition of Metals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eea8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-11-28"
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# PURCH2484 Provision of Electron Beam Evaporation Tool for Deposition of Metals

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eea8

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of an Electron Beam Evaporation Tool for the deposition of metals, under the tender reference PURCH2484. The procurement falls under the category of Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipment, further highlighting the focus on goods within this industry. The contract, valued at 419,000 GBP, was awarded to Ferrotec USA Corporation on 18th September 2025. The primary location for the delivery is in Glasgow, Scotland, identified by the region code UKM82. The procurement followed an open procedure, ensuring a fair and transparent bidding process, with a total of four bids received, all of which were non-EU foreign bids.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in precision equipment and technological solutions, particularly those having capabilities in the supply of advanced laboratory equipment. Companies involved in high-tech manufacturing and supply chain services could benefit from pursuing such contracts, as they involve engaging with reputable academic institutions like the University of Glasgow. While Ferrotec USA Corporation was the successful bidder in this instance, the structured evaluation criteria—emphasising quality and competitive pricing—indicate that there is room for both large and smaller enterprises to compete, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions or cost efficiencies. The University also places a strong emphasis on community benefits, suggesting that companies with aligned social policies may have a competitive edge in future tenders.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2484 Provision of Electron Beam Evaporation Tool for Deposition of Metals

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2484 Provision of Electron Beam Evaporation Tool for Deposition of Metals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078029-2025 |
| 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 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 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 | £419,000 |

## 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 | FERROTEC USA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078029-2025
- 18 Mar 2025 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009987-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793676
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

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