Tender

PURCH2843 Provision of Assistive Technology

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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27 Nov 2025 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has initiated a tender process for the provision of assistive technology, titled "PURCH2843 Provision of Assistive Technology," classified under the industry category of office and computing machinery. This procurement is actively in the tender stage, and the deadline for submission is set for 12th January 2026 at 12:00 PM. The procurement method being used is a competitive procedure with negotiation, with the procurement category focusing on goods. The location for delivery is specified as the Glasgow region (UKM82). The contract will cover an initial period of two years, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialized in assistive technology and related equipment to engage with a prestigious institution. Companies offering robust equipment with updated software catering to the specific needs of individual students are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the tender encourages proposals with community benefits such as employment and up-skilling opportunities, equality and diversity initiatives, and supply-chain development. Thereby, businesses that can demonstrate their commitment to these community benefits will have a competitive edge, fostering business growth and wider social impact.

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Notice Title

PURCH2843 Provision of Assistive Technology

Notice Description

PURCH2843 Provision of Assistive Technology Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2843 Provision of Framework Agreement for Assistive Technology for the Period of Two Years with Two Options to Extend for Twelve Months each The University has a requirement for a supplier of assistive technology that can provide good value robust equipment and updated software but can also demonstrate an awareness of, and the ability to meet, the specific needs of individual students. Please refer to the document 'PURCH2843 Invitation to Tender' for further details and specification

Renewal: 2 options to extend for 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077812-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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