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title: "PURCH2986 Contract Agreement for Electron Counting Detector for Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy & Associated Services"
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buyer: "University of Glasgow"
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# PURCH2986 Contract Agreement for Electron Counting Detector for Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy & Associated Services

Buyer: University of Glasgow  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000846606

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow is procuring an electron-counting detector for its JEOL F2-Cryo transmission electron microscope, together with associated services and maintenance. The detector will replace an earlier-generation system at the Scottish Centre for Macromolecular Imaging, upgrading the microscope with electron counting, super-resolution and correlated double sampling. The aim is to improve specimen screening, particularly for low-molecular-weight and challenging targets, and to support publication-quality data collection on more straightforward, larger or symmetric targets. This is a specialist scientific imaging equipment requirement, classified under medical imaging equipment (CPV 33110000). Delivery is for the University’s facility in Glasgow. The procurement is one package covering the detector, related services and ongoing maintenance.

The University invited offers through a competitive procedure with negotiation, using electronic submissions. The tender deadline was 26 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC; the stated contract period is 36 months, with two optional 12-month extensions. The tender sets a single lot and allows no variants. Suppliers must provide at least two years of accounts showing annual turnover of at least £500,000, as well as product liability insurance of £1 million, public liability and employers’ liability insurance of £5 million each, and professional indemnity insurance of £1 million. Evaluation gives technical specification 35% and price 30%. The published criteria account for 65% of the evaluation weighting. The procedure provides for three candidates at the second stage and successive reduction; the buyer may award on initial bids without further negotiation. No estimated contract value is stated.

This opportunity is suited to suppliers of high-performance detectors for cryogenic transmission electron microscopy, particularly those able to supply equipment optimised for 200 kV operation and supporting electron counting, super-resolution and correlated double sampling. Suppliers should also be able to provide the associated services and maintain specialist scientific imaging equipment over the contract term, including any extensions. The required financial standing is substantial for a specialist equipment purchase: bidders need the specified insurance cover and a track record of at least two years’ accounts meeting the turnover threshold. The buyer also asks suppliers to commit to community benefits, including employment and training, workforce development, equality and diversity, supply-chain opportunities for smaller and third-sector organisations, and educational or work-experience support. These commitments may suit suppliers with established training, community engagement and responsible supply-chain programmes.

## Notice

PURCH2986 Contract Agreement for Electron Counting Detector for Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy & Associated Services and Maintenance for the period of 36 Months, with a further 2 optional extension periods of 12 months. 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). 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

PURCH2986 Contract Agreement for Electron Counting Detector for Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy & Associated Services and Maintenance for the period of 36 Months, with a further 2 optional extension periods of 12 months. The Scottish Centre for Macromolecular Imaging at the University of Glasgow has recently received BBSRC ALERT funding to upgrade the detector on their JEOL F2-Cryo electron microscope. The detector will replace an earlier 'first generation' direct detector on the microscope and provide their users with access to a 200kV-optimised detector with electron counting, superresolution and correlated double sampling technologies. The detector will significantly boost the capabilities of the overall system and the F2-Cryo with upgraded detector is expected to deliver rapid, high confidence specimen screening data on low molecular weight/challenging targets. The upgraded system is expected to deliver publication quality data on more straightforward, larger or symmetric targets. For detailed specification, please refer to PURCH2986 - Schedule 1A - Invitation to Tender.

Renewal: For the period of 36 Months, with a further 2 optional extension periods of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567360 |
| 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 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 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 |
| Postcode area | 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567360

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567360
  PURCH2986 Contract Agreement for Electron Counting Detector for Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy & Associated Services - PURCH2986 Contract Agreement for Electron Counting Detector for Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy & Associated Services and Maintenance for the period of 36 Months, with a further 2 optional extension periods of 12 months. 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). 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=846606
- 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-r6ebe6-0000846606
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

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