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title: "PURCH2924 Provision of General Purpose Sputtering Tool"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831475"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# PURCH2924 Provision of General Purpose Sputtering Tool

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831475

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow is seeking to procure a General Purpose Sputtering Tool through the tender process titled PURCH2924. This tender, categorised under the education industry, involves the procurement of goods and is part of a selective procedure known as the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. The procurement process actively managed by the University of Glasgow is situated in Glasgow, UK, within the region coded as UKM82. The tender is currently in the active stage, under the 'tender' tag, with a submission deadline set for 9th June 2026 at 12:00 PM. Interested parties are required to submit their tenders electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of specialised equipment for educational or research purposes. Companies with strong technical capabilities in material deposition and sputtering technologies would be particularly well-suited to bid. With competitive criteria emphasising quality and price, innovative firms can secure long-term contracts, as the University allows for contracts to be extended up to two further periods of 12 months beyond an initial 12-month warranty. The tender encourages participation from businesses that can offer community benefits, hence, enterprises focused on community engagement and sustainable practices may find additional advantages in their proposals.

## Notice

PURCH2924 Provision of General Purpose Sputtering Tool 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

PURCH2924 Provision of General Purpose Sputtering Tool 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). The University of Glasgow wishes to procure a tool for deposition of a range of materials. Please refer to the PURCH2924 - Schedule 1A - ITT document for additional information and specification.

Renewal: A minimum period of 12 months warranty with the option to extend for two further periods of up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555497 |
| 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 | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 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

- 8 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555497

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555497
  PURCH2924 Provision of General Purpose Sputtering Tool - PURCH2924 Provision of General Purpose Sputtering Tool 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/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831475
- 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-r6ebe6-0000831475
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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