--- title: "PURCH2720 Provision of Electron Beam Lithography Tool" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061017" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061017" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061017.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061017.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW" published: "2026-01-27" --- # PURCH2720 Provision of Electron Beam Lithography Tool Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061017 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061017) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061017.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for the "PURCH2720 Provision of Electron Beam Lithography Tool." The procurement focuses on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, under the CPV category of Laboratory and Precision Equipment. This tender is geographically situated in the UK South Scotland (UKM82) region, with Glasgow as the precise location. The tender process operates through a competitive procedure with negotiation and follows the legal basis of EU Directive 2014/24/EU. The procurement method is selective, and the submission deadline is set for 27th February 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is envisaged to last for two years with an option to extend by 13 additional years, structured as 12-month increments. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of precision laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing electron beam lithography tools. It offers promising avenues for growth, with potential for extending the contract over an extended period, thus consolidating long-term business partnerships. This opportunity is ideal for companies with robust technical expertise and those that can offer competitive pricing strategies, as 40% of the award criteria is based on price. The University of Glasgow is keen to collaborate with businesses demonstrating a commitment to community benefits such as employment and training opportunities and supply chain development. These aspects could favour small to medium enterprises (SMEs), third sector entities, and supported businesses that meet the tender's selection criteria, including specific insurance coverages. This advanced procurement will significantly contribute to the expansion of production capabilities and innovation within participating companies. ## Notice PURCH2720 Provision of Electron Beam Lithography Tool Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Electron Beam Lithography Tool for the period of 2 years with the option to extend by 13 x 12 months The James Watt Nanofabrication Centre at the University of Glasgow wishes to procure a second Electron Beam Lithography tool to meet growing demand. Please refer to the 'PURCH2720 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services' for further details and specification Renewal: 13 x 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007273-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 27 Jan 2026 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007273-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gla.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821845 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=821845 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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