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title: "Award of Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of EDS Detector"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824286"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# Award of Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of EDS Detector

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824286

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## Summary

The procurement process concerning the "Award of Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of EDS Detector" was instigated by the University of Strathclyde located in Glasgow, which seeks goods within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This procurement is initiated under the 'award' stage and is part of the initiative by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland's Advanced Forming Research Centre. The procurement process was completed with the contract awarded on 28th April 2026 to Oxford Instruments. The total contract value was £49,999, and the procurement method utilised was a site notice - quick quote award.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment supply sector, particularly those specialising in advanced microscopy tools and technologies. The contract involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of an advanced Energy Dispersive X-ray detector (EDS), offering potential growth for companies capable of providing cutting-edge technological solutions and operational demonstrations to support academic and industrial research. Companies with expertise in providing complex, high-precision SEM-related solutions and serving research-focused institutions could find this particularly beneficial for establishing strong partnerships and expanding their market presence in the field of advanced metrology.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde has a requirement for supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and demonstration of operation to Lead Technician of a new Energy Dispersive X-ray detector (EDS), replacing an existing in situ SEM detector, which has reached end-of-life (EOL).e. This is being undertaken by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) - Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), for the Advanced Microscopy and Metrology Laboratory (Lab 4 - AF112). The lab provides predominantly metallographic sample analysis via Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), to support academic research, and commercial industrial projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554723 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,999 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Additional buyers | PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ATKINSRÉALIS PPS; D&J TAXIS; OXFORD INSTRUMENTS; QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING; THE LINES BETWEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 11:58 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554723

## Notice URLs

- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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