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title: "PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067190"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
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# PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067190

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for the "PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)" under Contract ID 063838-2026. This contract, now awarded to Anton Paar, concerns the provision of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses, classified under the CPV code 38000000. The procurement was conducted using a competitive procedure with negotiation and the process was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The procurement stage is in the award phase as per the latest update on 7th July 2026, following the signing of the contract on 6th July 2026, and is valued at £1,205,125 GBP. The system will be delivered to Glasgow, ensuring immediate usability for a wide range of users.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying sophisticated scientific equipment. Firms specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with capabilities in high-brilliance X-ray scattering systems, could find strong growth opportunities through such contracts. The procurement's nature benefits small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the winning bid from Anton Paar, which is classified as an SME. Businesses looking to expand their reach in the education sector, and particularly those capable of meeting the high technical specifications demanded by leading educational institutions like the University of Glasgow, are well-suited to engage with similar public tenders. Additionally, opportunities for subcontracting to SMEs, along with community benefits such as vocational training and diversity initiatives, offer further avenues for industry participation and growth.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)

Renewal: Fixed term period of 1 years with extension period of 4 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063838-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,205,125 |

## 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 | ANTON PAAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063838-2026
- 23 Mar 2026 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026331-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827292
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

## Provenance

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