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title: "PURCH2514 Provision of a Contract Agreement for a Tabletop Spectrophotometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781923"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-02-20"
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# PURCH2514 Provision of a Contract Agreement for a Tabletop Spectrophotometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781923

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has awarded the contract for the provision of a tabletop spectrophotometer under the procurement reference PURCH2514. The procurement falls under the industry category of education and will see the delivery and installation of the equipment at the university's Institute for Gravitational Research located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement process followed an open procedure, culminating in the award on 19th February 2025. The contract, valued at £89,869, has been signed with Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, and involves the delivery of goods to support the R&D of materials for future gravitational wave detectors and other wider applications.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific instruments, particularly those that supply educational or research institutions. Companies providing advanced spectrophotometers or related optical measurement devices could find potential growth by demonstrating their capability to meet the University of Glasgow's stringent specifications and standards. Large enterprises similar to Agilent Technologies, as well as SMEs capable of delivering innovative and reliable spectrophotometric solutions, are well-suited to compete in this sector. Winning such contracts can enhance market reputation and open doors to further academic or scientific procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2514 Provision of a Contract Agreement for a Tabletop Spectrophotometer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2514 Provision of a Contract Agreement for a Tabletop Spectrophotometer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524408 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,869 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524408
- 30 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517206

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517206&idx=2
  30th October 2024 - PURCH2514 - Code of Conduct - Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517206&idx=3
  30th October 2024 - PURCH2514 - Whole Life Cost Model
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517206&idx=4
  30th October 2024 - PURCH2514 Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517206&idx=5
  30th October 2024 - PURCH2514- SPD Quality and Technical Combined
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517206&idx=6
  30th October 2024 - PURCH2514 - Non-Compliance Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517206&idx=1
  30th October 2024 - PURCH2514 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517206
  PURCH2514 Provision of a Contract Agreement for a Tabletop Spectrophotometer - PURCH2514 Provision of a Contract Agreement for a Tabletop Spectrophotometer. 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
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524408
  PURCH2514 Provision of a Contract Agreement for a Tabletop Spectrophotometer - Award of PURCH2514 Provision of a Contract Agreement for a Tabletop Spectrophotometer.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781923

## Provenance

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