--- title: "PURCH2996 Provision of Equipment to Press-Form Composite Materials" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838216" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838216" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838216.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838216.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW" published: "2026-07-23" --- # PURCH2996 Provision of Equipment to Press-Form Composite Materials Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838216 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838216) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838216.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "PURCH2996 Provision of Equipment to Press-Form Composite Materials." This process, categorized under the education industry, seeks suppliers for goods to be delivered in Glasgow, UKM82. An open procurement method is being utilised, encouraging broad competition through an electronic submission platform. Key deadlines include the tender submission ending on 13th August 2026 at 12:00 hours, with the award period commencing immediately thereafter. The contract also includes a fixed term with potential renewals, enabling long-term collaboration potential. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in the production and supply of composite material equipment. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing advanced machinery used in educational and research facilities, particularly those with robust public liability and product liability insurance, may find this contract highly suitable. SME participation is encouraged, particularly those with strong community benefit strategies, such as offering employment and training to priority groups or engaging in supply-chain development activities. The opportunity is ideal for businesses committed to fostering educational support initiatives and equality and diversity programmes, aligning well with the University of Glasgow's procurement objectives. ## Notice PURCH2996 Provision of Equipment to Press-Form Composite Materials 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 PURCH2996 Provision of Equipment to Press-Form Composite Materials We need to buy a press to press-form composite materials as part of an EPSRC research project. Please refer to the PURCH2996 - Invitation to Tender Goods or Services document for additional information and specification. Renewal: Fixed term period of 1 year with extension period of 3 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=JUL560763 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 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 - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42600000 - Machine tools ## Release History - 23 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560763 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560763 PURCH2996 Provision of Equipment to Press-Form Composite Materials - PURCH2996 Provision of Equipment to Press-Form Composite Materials 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/default.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838216 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=838216 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000838216. 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