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title: "PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827292"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2026-07-07"
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# PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827292

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow, a prominent public education institution, conducted a procurement process titled "PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)" under the industry category of education. This contract, located in Glasgow, involved the acquisition of a Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System, with a procurement stage reaching completion on 7th July 2026. The procurement was executed using a selective method, specifically a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, adhering to regulations. Completed with the award signed on 6th July 2026, the contract, valued at £1,205,125, was awarded to Anton Paar, indicating a robust negotiation phase that likely involved detailed evaluation of technical and price criteria.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and instrumentation. With a focus on quality and pricing, businesses with advanced technical capabilities in X-Ray technologies and experience in serving educational or research institutions would find favourable conditions to compete. The structured evaluation process ensures that suppliers with comprehensive solutions that meet both technical specifications and competitive pricing can expect successful engagement. SMEs, demonstrated by Anton Paar's involvement, are encouraged to participate, promising innovation and efficiency in serving the university's diverse research requirements.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)

Renewal: Fixed term period of 1 years with extension period of 4 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=JUL559654 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 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 | £1,205,125 |

## 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 | ANTON PAAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559654
- 23 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552273

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552273&idx=1
  23rd March 2026 - PURCH2879 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552273&idx=2
  23rd March 2026 - PURCH2879 - Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552273&idx=3
  23rd March 2026 - PURCH2879 - Appendix 1 - C&SRM KPI Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552273&idx=4
  23rd March 2026 - PURCH2879 - Appendix 2 - C&SRM Stakeholder Feedback Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552273&idx=5
  23rd March 2026 - PURCH2879 - Schedule 1B - Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552273&idx=6
  23rd March 2026 - PURCH2879 - Schedule 1C - Non-Compliance Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552273&idx=7
  23rd March 2026 - PURCH2879 - Schedule 2 - Whole Life Cost Model
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552273&idx=8
  23rd March 2026 - PURCH2879 SPD Qualification - Review of Mandatory Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552273
  PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS) - PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS) 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
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559654
  PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS) - Award of PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827292
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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