--- title: "PURCH2891 Provision of an Elemental Analyser" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821926" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821926" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821926.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821926.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW" published: "2026-04-07" --- # PURCH2891 Provision of an Elemental Analyser Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821926 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821926) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821926.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow, located at the Procurement Office, Tay House, Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the "PURCH2891 Provision of an Elemental Analyser" under an open procedure for goods. The contract, valued at £71,000, was awarded on 11th March 2026 to CE Instruments Ltd. This procurement activity was executed to enhance the MicroAnalysis service within the School of Chemistry. The procurement process, initiated through an open tender announced on 28th January 2026, concluded with the award being finalised on 7th April 2026. The process included electronic submissions and adhered to guidelines laid out by Public Contracts Scotland. This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment supply, particularly SMEs, as the tender attracted bids from this sector. Given that the tender process was conducted openly, it allows businesses to engage with public universities, potentially gaining further educational or scientific equipment contracts. Such opportunities could be particularly beneficial for businesses focusing on high-quality, innovative analytical instruments, looking to expand their clientele in the educational sector. Additionally, suppliers with strong community benefit propositions, such as those offering training or diversifying their workforce, could find similar future tenders advantageous for business growth and community engagement. ## Notice Award of PURCH2891 Provision of an Elemental Analyser ### Lot Information Lot 1 Award of Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Elemental Analyser Renewal: 2 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=APR553394 | | 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 | 7 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Mar 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 | £71,000 | ## 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 | CE INSTRUMENTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 7 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553394 - 28 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548264 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548264&idx=5 11th February 2026 - PURCH2632 - Schedule 2 - Whole Life Cost Model - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548264&idx=12 11th February 2026 - PURCH2891 - Schedule 2 - Whole Life Cost Model - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548264&idx=4 11th February 2026 - PURCH2632 - Schedule 1D - SPD Qualification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548264&idx=11 11th February 2026 - PURCH2891 - Schedule 1D - SPD Qualification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548264&idx=3 11th February 2026 - PURCH2632 - Schedule 1C - Non-Compliance Template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548264&idx=10 11th February 2026 - PURCH2891 - Schedule 1C - Non-Compliance Template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548264&idx=2 11th February 2026 - PURCH2632 - Schedule 1B - Supply Chain Code of Conduct - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548264&idx=9 11th February 2026 - PURCH2891 - Schedule 1B - Supply Chain Code of Conduct - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548264&idx=1 11th February 2026 - PURCH2632 - Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548264&idx=8 11th February 2026 - PURCH2891 - Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548264&idx=6 5th February 2026 - PURCH2891 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN548264&idx=7 5th February 2026 - PURCH2891 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services v2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548264 PURCH2891 Provision of an Elemental Analyser - PURCH2891 Provision of an Elemental Analyser 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. 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