PURCH2854 Provision of Direct Write Laser Lithography Tool
University of GlasgowEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
9 June 2026
Published
8 May 2026
Type
goods
Overview
PURCH2854 Provision of Direct Write Laser Lithography Tool Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected.
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PURCH2854 Provision of Direct Write Laser Lithography 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.
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Additional details
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 Direct Write Laser Lithography Tool. Please refer to the PURCH2854 - Schedule 1A - ITT document for additional information and specification.
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Becton Dickinson UK Limited
2 contracts wonlatest 4 Jun 2026 - 2
Raith GmbH
1 contract wonlatest 8 Jul 2026 - 3
Anton Paar
1 contract wonlatest 7 Jul 2026
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8 May 2026
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