--- title: "PURCH2924 Provision of General Purpose Sputtering Tool" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0694e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0694e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0694e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0694e6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW" published: "2026-05-08" --- # PURCH2924 Provision of General Purpose Sputtering Tool Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0694e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0694e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0694e6.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow has issued a tender titled "PURCH2924 Provision of General Purpose Sputtering Tool," centred on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This tender is part of a competitive procedure with negotiation under the EU legislative framework. Interested suppliers are invited to submit electronic responses by 9th June 2026, at 12:00 PM, with the process primarily facilitated through the Public Contracts Scotland portal. This procurement is in the Tender stage and seeks proposals for the delivery location of Glasgow. The tool to be procured will be used for material deposition, with the contracting authority being a public sector body committed to incorporating community benefits such as vocational training and employment opportunities for priority groups. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced sputtering tools. With procurement based on quality and price criteria—weighted at 43% for technical specifications and 50% for pricing—businesses with strong technical capabilities and competitive pricing can significantly benefit. It suits firms prepared to engage in a comprehensive competitive process, which requires meeting insurance requirements and financial turnover criteria. The emphasis on community benefits aligns the tender with businesses prioritising social value in their operations, further enhancing prospects for SMEs and third-sector organisations, particularly those with innovative approaches to supply-chain development and community engagement. ## Notice PURCH2924 Provision of General Purpose Sputtering 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 PURCH2924 Provision of General Purpose Sputtering Tool This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT). The University of Glasgow wishes to procure a tool for deposition of a range of materials. Please refer to the PURCH2924 - Schedule 1A - ITT document for additional information and specification. Renewal: A minimum period of 12 months warranty with the option to extend for two further periods of up to 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042619-2026 | | 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 | 8 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 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 - 8 May 2026 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042619-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gla.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831475 - 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=831475 - 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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