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PURCH2602 Contract Agreement for the Supply Delivery, Installation & Maintenance of a Live Cell Imaging & Analysis System

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Award

06 Nov 2025 at 16:26

Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the University of Glasgow involves the contract agreement for the supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of a Live Cell Imaging and Analysis System, under the identifier PURCH2602. This process is classified under the industry category of imaging equipment for medical, dental, and veterinary use. Located in the region UKM82, specifically Glasgow, the tender has been completed following an open procedure procurement method. The tender period ended on 12 May 2025, with the contract being signed on 9 July 2025. The awarded contract valued at 239,200 GBP went to Sartorius UK Limited, indicating the competitive nature of this procurement process, which attracted bids including those from small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the medical imaging sector, particularly appealing to businesses involved in the production and supply of medical equipment. Most suited for participation are those companies equipped to deliver high-quality technical specifications and capable of providing robust service support. Additionally, businesses that align with environmental and sustainable practices, as well as those with competitive pricing strategies, would find advantageous prospects. The opportunity also extends to fostering community benefits such as providing vocational training and supporting supply-chain development, thereby enhancing business profiles within local and wider markets.

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Notice Title

PURCH2602 Contract Agreement for the Supply Delivery, Installation & Maintenance of a Live Cell Imaging & Analysis System

Notice Description

PURCH2602 Provision of a Contract Agreement for the Supply Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Live Cell Imaging and Analysis System for the period of up to 5 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2602 Provision of a Contract Agreement for the Supply Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Live Cell Imaging and Analysis System for the period of up to 5 years.

Renewal: 3 years fixed period with the option to extend 3 x 12-month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ffe0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071779-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£239,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months 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
Hannah Dobby
Contact Email
hannah.dobby@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SARTORIUS

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