--- title: "PURCH2932 Provision of Laser Drilling and Patterning System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c188" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c188" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c188.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c188.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW" published: "2026-07-01" --- # PURCH2932 Provision of Laser Drilling and Patterning System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c188 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c188) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c188.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a laser drilling and patterning system titled "PURCH2932". This process falls under the goods category in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry, specifically related to high-precision, non-contact manufacturing solutions for the creation of complex vias and microfluidic structures on glass substrates. Located in Glasgow, this procurement follows a competitive procedure with negotiation, aiming to enhance the efficiency of supplier evaluation across both stages, namely Supplier Questionnaire (SPD) and Invitation to Tender (ITT). Interested suppliers must submit their electronic responses via the Public Contracts Scotland portal by the 31st of July, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Additional details include insurance and financial requirements, along with the commitment to community benefits such as employment and training opportunities for priority groups. This tender provides numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in precision manufacturing technologies and laser systems. Businesses with strong community engagement policies, experience in supply-chain development, and capacity-building in community organisations may find this procurement beneficial. Moreover, companies that can offer employment and training initiatives are encouraged to apply, as these align with the University of Glasgow's commitment to community benefits. The procurement offers a fixed 12-month contract period with the possibility of extending for two further 12-month terms, making it an attractive engagement for businesses aiming to establish long-term collaborations with a prestigious education institution. ## Notice PURCH2932 Provision of Laser Drilling and Patterning System 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 PURCH2932 Provision of Laser Drilling and Patterning System The University wishes to procure a laser drilling and patterning system. The proposed laser selective etching system shall provide a high-precision, non-contact manufacturing solution for the fabrication of complex vias and microfluidic structures into glass substrates. 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). Please refer to the PURCH2932 - Schedule 1A - ITT document for additional information and specification. Renewal: Fixed period of 12 months with option to extend for 2 x 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061849-2026 | | 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 | 1 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 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 - 1 Jul 2026 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061849-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gla.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836205 - 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=836205 - 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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