---
title: "Glass"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798147"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-05-07"
---

# Glass

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798147

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract designated as "Glass" revolves around the University of Edinburgh, which serves as the buying organisation. The contract involves the supply and installation of a Glass Furnace and associated equipment for the Hot Works facilities at the Edinburgh College of Art. Operating under the industry category of education, this procurement is situated in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method selected was limited, executed without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the specialised nature of the equipment required. The tender process has reached the award stage, with key dates including the contract signing on 17 December 2024, and it is currently in an active status.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for specialised suppliers in the glass furnace industry. Given that the procurement was based on technical requirements that could only be met by a specific supplier, businesses with expertise in niche, high-quality educational equipment stand to benefit substantially. This contract was awarded to Interpower Induction Ltd, indicating a promising avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with similar capabilities to engage in future contracts of this nature.

## Notice

Supply of a Glass Furnace and associated equipment for the Hot Works facilities at Edinburgh College of Art.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and installation of a Glass Furnace and associated equipment for the Hot Works facilities at Edinburgh College of Art.

### Procurement Information

Market research conducted identified no other suppliers which could supply alternative products which met the technical requirements. Supplier is a specialist in this area and can supply industry standard equipment which is essential to prepare students for potential industry employment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529778 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £86,021 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERPOWER INDUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42310000 - Furnace burners

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529778

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529778
  Glass - Supply of a Glass Furnace and associated equipment for the Hot Works facilities at Edinburgh College of Art.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798147

## Provenance

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