PPE1003160 Direct Award for the Provision of Furniture for Student Residences

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed a procurement process titled "PPE1003160 Direct Award for the Provision of Furniture for Student Residences," within the domestic furniture industry category. This direct award was made under a limited procurement method and did not involve a prior publication of a call for competition. The project, which aims to ensure the consistency of furniture services for student residences, particularly at Maclay Residences, commenced with an internal procurement policy exception. The contracting process culminated in the award being signed on 9th April 2025, with a total contract value of £204,697 GBP. The procurement focus is on goods, with the main pieces delivered within the UKM82 region.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying domestic furniture, particularly those capable of ensuring consistency with existing furniture provisions in student accommodations. The direct award process, due to technical reasons limiting competition, favours established suppliers with proven reliability in this specific furniture sector. SMEs such as Alpha Marketing UK Ltd, the successful supplier, demonstrate the advantage of niche expertise and efficient service in similar contracts. Hence, businesses ready to meet the quality and price criteria outlined in such specific procurements stand to benefit and grow their operations through partnerships with educational institutions like the University of Glasgow.

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PPE1003160 Direct Award for the Provision of Furniture for Student Residences

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

15th April 2025 14:00:14 PM
Contract Summary

PPE1003160 Direct Award for the Provision of Furniture for Student Residences. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-050356

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

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Procurement Method

Limited

Procurement Method Details

Award Procedure Without Prior Publication Of A Call For Competition

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

39140000

CPV Division(s)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
Awarding Authority

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

Buyer Name

Rhona Wilson

Buyer Email

Rhona.Wilson@glasgow.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Procurement Office, Tay House

Glasgow

G12 8QQ

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

ALPHA MARKETING UK LTD

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PPE1003160 Direct Award for the Provision of Furniture for Student Residences

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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