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title: "PURCH2648 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797749"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-07-31"
---

# PURCH2648 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797749

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has successfully completed the procurement process for a Benchtop X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer, under the tender reference PURCH2648. The process, initiated through an open procedure for goods, reached the award stage on 25th July 2025 with SciMed Ltd appointed as the supplier. The procurement, conducted in the region of UKM82, revolved around educational purposes within the university. The contract, valued at £54,890, is set for a 12-month period, with the possibility of extension for up to additional four years in yearly increments. Key dates included an end of tender submission deadline on 23rd May 2025 and an official contract completion on 31st July 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those involved in the supply and innovation of spectrometry technology. Companies with expertise and capability in manufacturing or distributing advanced analytical tools for research purposes can find such procurement openings beneficial for expanding their market presence. The tender also highlights the potential for increased subcontracting roles, thus inviting smaller enterprises to engage in collaborative ventures within the scientific instruments sector. Furthermore, firms with a background in facilitating analytical processes for educational institutions stand to gain the most from these public sector contracts.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2648 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer for the period of 12 months warranty (minimum) with the option to extend by 4 x 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2648 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer for the period of 12 months warranty (minimum) with the option to extend by 4 x 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend 4 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535906 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 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 | £54,890 |

## 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 | SCIMED |

## 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=JUL535906
- 1 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529430

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529430&idx=1
  1st May 2025 - PURCH2648 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529430&idx=2
  1st May 2025 - PURCH2648 - Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529430&idx=3
  1st May 2025 - PURCH2648 - Appendix 1 - C&SRM KPI Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529430&idx=4
  1st May 2025 - PURCH2648 - Appendix 2 - C&SRM Stakeholder Feedback Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529430&idx=5
  1st May 2025 - PURCH2648 - Schedule 1B - Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529430&idx=6
  1st May 2025 - PURCH2648 - Schedule 1C - Non-Compliance Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529430&idx=7
  1st May 2025 - PURCH2648 - Schedule 1D - SPD Qualification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529430&idx=8
  1st May 2025 - PURCH2648 - Schedule 2 - Whole Life Cost Model
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529430
  PURCH2648 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer - Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer for the period of 12 months warranty (minimum) with the option to extend by 4 x 12 months. 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=JUL535906
  PURCH2648 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer - Award of PURCH2648 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer for the period of 12 months warranty (minimum) with the option to extend by 4 x 12 months.

## 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-r6ebe6-0000797749
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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