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PURCH2806 - PPE1003867 Direct Award for the Provision of Lunaphore Comet Consumable Commitment

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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23 Sep 2025 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "PURCH2806 – PPE1003867 Direct Award for the Provision of Lunaphore Comet Consumable Commitment." This process falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with the location being Glasgow, UK (UKM82). The procurement stage is in the 'award' stage, with the contract having been signed on 22nd September 2025. The procurement method used was a limited procedure with the contract awarded directly to a single supplier due to technical reasons, as specified by the regulations. This contract follows the legal basis outlined in the European Directive 32014L0024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment to align themselves with prestigious educational institutions like the University of Glasgow. The awarded contract, valued at £248,640, was granted to Lunaphore Technologies SA, a small to medium enterprise from Switzerland, highlighting the accessible nature of these opportunities to SMEs capable of offering highly specialised equipment. Businesses with expertise in precision and laboratory equipment manufacturing or supply could find similar opportunities in providing for unique technical requirements when competition is limited.

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Notice Title

PURCH2806 - PPE1003867 Direct Award for the Provision of Lunaphore Comet Consumable Commitment

Notice Description

PURCH2806 - PPE1003867 Direct Award for the Provision of Lunaphore Comet Consumable Commitment

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2806 - PPE1003867 Direct Award for the Provision of Lunaphore Comet Consumable Commitment 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-05a07d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059029-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£248,640 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 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

LUNAPHORE TECHNOLOGIES

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