PURCH2930 Provision of Vacuum Soldering with Formic Acid Treatment
University of Glasgow · All their open notices
What this is
The University of Glasgow is procuring a vacuum soldering system with formic acid treatment (PURCH2930) for advanced electronic assembly research. The system must operate under controlled vacuum conditions using formic acid as a fluxing medium to achieve high-reliability, void-free solder joints without leaving residues. Minimum turnover requirement is £80,000 per year for 2 years; insurance requirements apply.
Key points
- Specialist vacuum soldering system with formic acid treatment for advanced electronic assembly — technical specification compliance is key
- Minimum annual turnover £80,000 for 2 years; Product/Public/Employer's Liability insurance required
- Submission deadline: 29 May 2026 at 12:00 via PCS Postbox only (extended from 22 May)
Who can bid
Open procedure. No SPD. Minimum annual turnover £80,000 for last 2 years (audited accounts required). Product Liability £1m, Public Liability £5m, Employer's Liability £5m. Technical/professional ability as stated in procurement documents. Community benefits commitment requested. FOISA disclosure obligations apply.
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How it is scored
Quality 60% · Price 40% 60% quality: Section 1 Technical Specification 35%, Section 2 Delivery/Installation/Warranty 5%, Section 3 Acceptance Tests 20%. 40% price. Community benefits requested. Deadline extended from 22 May to 29 May 2026; Q&A deadline extended to 22 May 2026.
How to submit
Tenders submitted only via PCS Postbox (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). No paper copies accepted. Questions only via PCS portal. Deadline: 29 May 2026 at 12:00.
Clarifications
Via PCS Q&A. Q&A deadline: 22 May 2026 at 12:00. Contact: Hannah Dobby, Hannah.Dobby@glasgow.ac.uk, +44 1413304113.
Contract period
Initial term: minimum 12 months; option to extend for 2 further periods of up to 12 months each (total up to 36 months). Delivery to University of Glasgow, Glasgow.
Classification
CPV 38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excl. glasses) ScotlandGlasgow & Strathclyde
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.