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PPE Ref 8008 Direct Award for the Supply of Cryogenic Light Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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03 Dec 2021 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed a direct award tender titled "PPE Ref 8008 Direct Award for the Supply of Cryogenic Light Microscope." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as "Electron microscopes" (CPV Code: 38511000). The procurement method used was limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting the unique technical requirements that restrict competition. The contract was signed on 12th November 2021 and has a total value of £249,300. Delivery is expected at their premises located in Glasgow, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment, particularly those capable of providing specialised cryogenic light microscopes. Companies with capabilities in high-quality optics and imaging technologies are well-suited to compete, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate both the technical expertise and quality needed. This contract could serve as a valuable reference for suppliers seeking to expand their presence in educational and research sectors.

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Notice Title

PPE Ref 8008 Direct Award for the Supply of Cryogenic Light Microscope

Notice Description

PPE Ref 8008 Direct Award for the Supply of Cryogenic Light Microscope

Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 8008 Direct Award for the Supply of Cryogenic Light Microscope Direct award for the supply of Cryogenic light microscope with additional 4 year extended warranty. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

Procurement Information

Only Commercially available cryogenic light microscope needed to detect week fluorescent signals from frozen mammalian virus infected cells. Competition is absent for technical reasons under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("PC(S)R 2015")

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fcbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030022-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38511000 - Electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Con Church
Contact Email
con.church@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413305476

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

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