--- title: "PURCH2708 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a Microscope Holder" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000809311" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809311" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000809311.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000809311.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW" published: "2026-02-26" --- # PURCH2708 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a Microscope Holder Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000809311 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809311) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000809311.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow has initiated a procurement process for the provision of a contract agreement for the purchase of a microscope holder, classified under the Education category. Located in Glasgow, with specific delivery to the UKM82 region, this procurement stage is marked as complete. The process employed an open procedure, with significant progress noted by the award and signing of the contract on 16th February 2026. Initially, the tender period ended on 30th September 2025, paving the way for the award phase starting immediately after. The procurement was part of a non-renewable contract period lasting 360 days, with electronic submissions being favoured. This tender could offer significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in scientific and research equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The successful bidder was DENSsolutions, an SME based in Delft, Netherlands, showcasing an appetite for foreign markets. Businesses adept at providing advanced microscope holders with MEMS-based capabilities for in-situ heating and electrical biasing of samples are encouraged to pursue similar opportunities. The process underlines a strong focus on community benefits, including employment and training opportunities, up-skilling, and equality initiatives, encouraging SMEs to engage and deliver added value alongside their offerings. ## Notice Award of PURCH2708 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a Microscope Holder for the period of 12 months warranty. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Award of PURCH2708 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a Microscope Holder for the period of 12 months warranty. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550443 | | 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 | 26 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £93,000 | ## 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 | DENSSOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 26 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550443 - 5 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538592 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538592&idx=1 5th September 2025 - PURCH2708 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538592&idx=2 5th September 2025 - PURCH2708 - Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538592&idx=3 5th September 2025 - PURCH2708 - Schedule 1B - Supply Chain Code of Conduct - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538592&idx=4 5th September 2025 - PURCH2708 - Schedule 1C - Non-Compliance Template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538592&idx=5 5th September 2025 - PURCH2708 - Schedule 1D - SPD Qualification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538592&idx=6 5th September 2025 - PURCH2708 - Schedule 2 - Whole Life Cost Model - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538592 PURCH2708 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a Microscope Holder - PURCH2708 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of a Microscope Holder for the period of 12 months warranty. 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