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PPE1002165 Direct Award for Museums in the Metaverse Project

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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20 Sep 2024 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed a direct award contract titled "PPE1002165 Direct Award for Museums in the Metaverse Project." This contract falls under the services category and specifically focuses on platform interconnectivity software development. The procurement was carried out without prior publication due to technical reasons justifying the absence of competition. The contract was awarded to Soluis Tech on 17th September 2024 and involves services to be delivered in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Key dates include the initiation of the contract on 20th September 2024, with the project valued at £197,909 GBP.

This procurement presents a prominent opportunity for businesses specializing in software development, particularly those experienced in creating interconnected platforms for emerging technologies such as the metaverse. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality software services under technical constraints and those familiar with public procurement processes would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The direct award method reflects the necessity for specialised skills and a demonstrated track record in the field, positioning Soluis Tech as a prime example of the kind of business capable of fulfilling these requirements.

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Notice Title

PPE1002165 Direct Award for Museums in the Metaverse Project

Notice Description

PPE1002165 Direct Award for Soluis Tech for Museums in the Metaverse Project. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1002165 Direct Award for Soluis Tech for Museums in the Metaverse Project. Original supplier has filed for insolvency. New supplier will take over the project under the same terms as the original contract.

Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030109-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£197,909 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20241 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
Rhona Wilson
Contact Email
rhona.wilson@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306908

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

SOLUIS TECH

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