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title: "Metallographic Polishing Machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ae22"
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buyer: "ORE CATAPULT"
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# Metallographic Polishing Machine

Buyer: ORE CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae22

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## Summary

The procurement process for the acquisition of a Metallographic Polishing Machine was led by ORE Catapult, headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom. This initiative, under the industry category of Electrical equipment and apparatus, was part of a capital expenditure to enhance capabilities in their Tribology Lab. The contract, valued at £36,000, commenced on 15th October 2025 and is set to end on 27th February 2026. The procurement was finalised using a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, and awarded to Struers, a large supplier based in Birmingham. This procurement stage is recorded as complete, with the contract being active, and all awards finalised as of 13th October 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in metallographic equipment, particularly those able to supply high-quality polishing machines suitable for advanced diagnostic purposes. Small to large suppliers of metallographic and SEM analysis equipment can benefit from similar opportunities by understanding the specific technical requirements and aligning their offerings accordingly. The involvement of a public undertaking as the buying organisation implies potential future opportunities in supplying technological and diagnostic equipment to entities focused on scientific and industrial research.

## Notice

This is a CapEx request for the acquisition of the Metallographic Polishing Machine to enhance the diagnostic and testing capabilities of the new Tribology Lab under Materials Service: The polishing machine is required to prepare metallographic samples to the quality needed for accurate SEM imaging and analysis To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=986580636

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064899-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORE CATAPULT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1RD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRUERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064899-2025
- 13 Oct 2025 at 13:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064788-2025
- 13 Oct 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064696-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064899-2025
  13th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064788-2025
  13th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064696-2025
  13th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=986580636
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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