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title: "PURCH2632 Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a High-Precision Mask Aligner for Advanced Photolithography Applications"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052c81"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-11-28"
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# PURCH2632 Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a High-Precision Mask Aligner for Advanced Photolithography Applications

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052c81

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "PURCH2632 Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a High-Precision Mask Aligner for Advanced Photolithography Applications." This procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" category and is located in the Glasgow region (UKM82). The process utilised an open procedure, with the tender status now marked as complete. Key stages included the award phase, with the contract being signed on 9th September 2025, and the procurement initially advertised through an active tender phase beginning on 4th June 2025. The contract, valued at £309,450, was awarded to Inseto (UK) Limited.

This contract represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in high-precision equipment manufacturing and servicing, such as those involved in semiconductor manufacturing and MEMS fabrication. The open procedure encourages participation from SMEs, with the successful award to a smaller UK-based supplier, highlighting competitive opportunities for local and European businesses. Interested companies offering competitive technical specifications, delivery, warranty services, and pricing strategies stand a promising chance of success in such bids. Additionally, community benefits such as employment, training opportunities, and equality initiatives provide meaningful engagement avenues for local partners.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2632 Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a High-Precision Mask Aligner for Advanced Photolithography Applications

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2632 Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a High-Precision Mask Aligner for Advanced Photolithography Applications

Renewal: Option to extend for 4 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078025-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 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 | £309,450 |

## 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 | INSETO (UK |

## 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 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078025-2025
- 4 Jun 2025 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029921-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800676
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

## Provenance

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