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title: "PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790311"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-07-31"
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# PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790311

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow recently completed a procurement process for the provision of a Scanning Probe Microscope, under the tender ID PURCH2523. This process, governed by an open procedure, was intended to source goods within the education sector, specifically at the university's locality in Glasgow (region UKM82). The procurement process, initiated in February 2025, progressed from the tender stage to the award stage, culminating in an active contract signed on 8th July 2025, for the amount of £191,100. The procurement emphasised quality, with 75% of the award criteria focused on technical specifications. The tender witnessed participation from four bidders, including both domestic and non-EU foreign bids, concluding with an award to Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Ltd.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses operating within the scientific equipment and nanotechnology sectors, particularly those with innovative capabilities in imaging and data acquisition technologies. The contract demands high-quality technical specifications, making it most suitable for businesses with strong research and development backgrounds, and those capable of delivering and maintaining complex scientific instruments. With community benefits as a significant aspect of the procurement requirements, companies engaged in social and workforce development initiatives stand to gain an advantageous position, potentially fostering partnerships, enhancing their market reach, and reinforcing their commitment to corporate social responsibility.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535896 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 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 | £191,100 |

## 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 | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535896
- 11 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523682

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523682&idx=6
  11th February 2025 - PURCH2523 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services_Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523682&idx=4
  11th February 2025 - PURCH2523 - Schedule 1D - SPD Qualification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523682&idx=5
  11th February 2025 - PURCH2523 - Schedule 2 - Whole Life Cost Model
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523682&idx=3
  11th February 2025 - PURCH2523 - Schedule 1C - Non-Compliance Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523682&idx=1
  11th February 2025 - PURCH2523 - Schedule 1B - Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523682&idx=2
  11th February 2025 - PURCH2523 - Schedule 1C - Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523682
  PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope - PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope 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=JUL535896
  PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope - Award of PURCH2523 Provision of Contract Agreement for a Scanning Probe Microscope

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790311
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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