PURCH2932 Provision of Laser Drilling and Patterning System

University of Glasgow

Published: Jul 1, 2026

Updated: Jul 4, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the Research sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 31, 2026.

Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Research sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

PURCH2932 Provision of Laser Drilling and Patterning System 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 PURCH2932 Provision of Laser Drilling and Patterning System The University wishes to procure a laser drilling and patterning system. The proposed laser selective etching system shall provide a high-precision, non-contact manufacturing solution for the fabrication of complex vias and microfluidic structures into glass substrates. 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). Please refer to the PURCH2932 - Schedule 1A - ITT document for additional information and specification.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on July 1, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow has issued 410 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 30 currently open and 198 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 2, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 31, 2026. You have 25 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by University of Glasgow in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.