--- title: "PURCH2859 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Ion Beam Etch Tool" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822087" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822087" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822087.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822087.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW" published: "2026-01-29" --- # PURCH2859 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Ion Beam Etch Tool Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822087 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822087) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822087.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, Scotland, has issued a tender for the provision of a contract agreement to purchase an Ion Beam Etch Tool. This procurement falls under the education sector and is conducted using a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender is currently in the active stage with submissions due by 2nd March 2026, 12:00 GMT. The tool is intended for research and development and pilot-scale manufacturing, and the contract includes a 12-month warranty with an option to extend for an additional five years. All submissions must be done electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying equipment for research and development purposes. Companies with a robust track record in providing tools for etching metallic, magnetic, dielectric, and semiconductor films are well-suited to compete. The procurement specifies stringent product quality standards, with up to 35% of the scoring based on technical specifications and 40% on price. There is also a focus on supporting community benefits, including employment and training opportunities, which could appeal to businesses interested in social value initiatives. Businesses should ensure they meet the insurance and financial provisions set by the university, making this tender particularly attractive to well-established firms in the industry. ## Notice Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Ion Beam Etch Tool for the period of 12 months warranty with the option to extend for 5 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 ### Lot Information Lot 1 PURCH2859 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Ion Beam Etch Tool for the period of 12 months warranty with the option to extend for 5 x 12 months. The ion beam etch (IBE) system shall be an enclosed, floor-standing tool designed for physical etching of metallic, magnetic, dielectric, and semiconductor films on substrates up to 200 mm in diameter, suitable for R&D and pilot-scale manufacturing. It shall provide programmable control of all key process parameters, including beam voltage, beam current, ion energy, incidence angle, substrate rotation, and temperature, enabling precise tuning of etch conditions and reproducible process performance. The system shall support single-angle and multi-angle (rocking) etch modes, and be constructed from materials compatible with cleanroom installation. This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT). Please refer to the ITT documents. Renewal: Option to extend for 5 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=JAN548378 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 29 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548378 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548378 PURCH2859 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Ion Beam Etch Tool - Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Ion Beam Etch Tool for the period of 12 months warranty with the option to extend for 5 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 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gla.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822087 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822087 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822087. 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