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PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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11 Jul 2025 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed the tender process for a direct award to supply and deliver 22 ultra-low temperature freezers. This procurement falls under the award stage with the process being finalised on 11 July 2025. The contract was issued without prior publication of a call for competition due to specific technical reasons, aligning with Regulations 2015-33. The awarded contractor, Wolf Laboratories, will deliver the goods to Glasgow, an area classified under the industry category of Refrigerators and Freezers, with the procurement process being categorised as goods. The contract's value is £287,420, and it was signed on 10 July 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in high-technology HVAC systems or those part of the specialised appliances sector. The procurement method employed — a limited award without prior competition — indicates a rigorous selection process favouring technically robust solutions with quality and price equally weighted in criteria. Businesses known for their technical prowess in delivering complex refrigeration solutions would have found themselves well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes in the future, leveraging the evaluation metrics to demonstrate their capability. The contract being awarded to Wolf Laboratories highlights the potential for SMEs in technical industries to engage effectively with academic institutions in niche yet high-value projects.

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Notice Title

PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers

Notice Description

PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers Supply and delivery of 22 ultra low temperature freezers (-80c) to replace existing units. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039132-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£287,420 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 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
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

WOLF LABORATORIES

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