---
title: "PURCH2623 Provision of a High-Performance Customisable Rheometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794191"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-07-31"
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# PURCH2623 Provision of a High-Performance Customisable Rheometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794191

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "PURCH2623 Provision of a High-Performance Customisable Rheometer" was initiated by the University of Glasgow. This process falls under the education industry category and involves the acquisition of specialised goods. Located in Glasgow, the procurement process followed an open procedure and has successfully reached the award stage, with Anton Paar being awarded the contract. The award, valued at £68,610, was formalised on 13th June 2025. The award and procurement processes were completed according to the timelines set, including a critical tender deadline on 15th April 2025. This contract aims at enhancing the University's capabilities in characterising granular and colloidal materials, adopting high-precision technology.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific equipment, particularly those capable of supplying advanced rheometers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Anton Paar, which ultimately secured the contract, are well-suited to compete, especially those providing customisable solutions tailored to the educational sector's needs. The open procurement method invites broad participation, promoting competitive pricing and innovation. Additionally, this contract may offer further sub-contracting possibilities, facilitating growth for other enterprises in the supply chain. Community benefits such as employment, vocational training, and support for local businesses are integral to this contract, highlighting a strong commitment to socio-economic development.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2623 Provision of a High-Performance Customisable Rheometer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a High-Performance Customisable Rheometer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535889 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 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 | £68,610 |

## 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 | ANTON PAAR |

## 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 - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535889
- 25 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526714

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526714&idx=1
  25th March 2025 - PURCH2623 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526714&idx=2
  25th March 2025 - PURCH2623 - Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526714&idx=3
  25th March 2025 - PURCH2623 - Non-Compliance Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526714&idx=4
  25th March 2025 - PURCH2623 - SPD Quality and Technical Combined
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526714&idx=5
  25th March 2025 - PURCH2623 - Whole Life Cost Model
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526714&idx=6
  25th March 2025 - PURCH2623 Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526714
  PURCH2623 Provision of a High-Performance Customisable Rheometer - PURCH2623 Provision of a High-Performance Customisable Rheometer. 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=JUL535889
  PURCH2623 Provision of a High-Performance Customisable Rheometer - Award of PURCH2623 Provision of a High-Performance Customisable Rheometer.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794191
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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