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PURCH2902 - PPE1004303 Direct Award for Dental Haptic Units for UG Teaching

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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16 Feb 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed a procurement process, directly awarding a contract for Dental Haptic Units to enhance undergraduate teaching. Classified under the dental sector, this procurement falls within the goods category, aimed at delivering advanced, technology-enhanced learning through simulation and digital dentistry. Located in Glasgow, the process utilised a limited procurement method, bypassing earlier competition stages due to technical reasons. The University signed the contract on 13 February 2026, and the contract is valued at £200,670. Although the tender's lot was cancelled, the related contract award remains active.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in dental and technological equipment. The focus on innovation and teaching enhancement through immersive dental training opens avenues for SMEs like Clark Dental Equipment Systems Ltd, which was awarded the contract, to showcase their specialised, quality-driven solutions. The emphasis on high-quality dental technology suggests that businesses with advanced technical expertise and a focus on educational tools would be well-suited to similar opportunities. The sector's reliance on niche technology could lead to substantial growth for businesses equipped to meet such specialised requirements.

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Notice Title

PURCH2902 - PPE1004303 Direct Award for Dental Haptic Units for UG Teaching

Notice Description

PURCH2902 - PPE1004303 Direct Award for Dental Haptic Units for UG Teaching

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2902 - PPE1004303 Direct Award for Dental Haptic Units for UG Teaching. The Dental School seeks support to deliver a modern, innovative and comprehensive enhancement of undergraduate dental education through a coherent upgrade of technology enhanced learning and teaching via simulation and digital dentistry. These haptic units will deliver high fidelity, force feedback training with objective analytics and enhance the student experience through more hands-on time. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065512
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013915-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33130000 - Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,670 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks 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
+44 1413305025

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

CLARK DENTAL EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS

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