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PURCH2982 - PPE1005122 Direct Award for the Provision of Fida Evolve with Associated Add-Ons, Services and Maintenance

University of Glasgow

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01 Oct 2026 at 10:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow procured a Fida Evolve detection and analysis system, with associated add-ons, services and maintenance. The requirement covers the supply and support of the equipment for use in Glasgow. It was arranged as one package, combining the instrument with its related products and ongoing service and maintenance. The procurement was made to meet the University’s requirement for this specific system rather than a general purchase of detection equipment. The named product and associated support are central to the scope, making this most relevant to suppliers able to provide Fida Evolve and its linked add-ons and services.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to FIDA Biosystems ApS. The contract was signed on 25 September 2026 and has an active status. Its value is £273,840. The stated requirement was for an initial three-year period, with options for two further 12-month extensions, giving a maximum possible period of five years. The University used a limited direct award without a prior competition, citing technical reasons and the need for this specific system. The recorded evaluation split quality and price equally, at 50% each. One bid was received, from an SME. The lot is marked cancelled in the tender information, although the award and contract are recorded as active.

This award shows demand at the University of Glasgow for a specialist detection and analysis system together with its compatible add-ons, services and maintenance. A credible competitor for a comparable future requirement would need to demonstrate that its equipment can meet the University’s technical needs and that it can support the system over a multi-year service period. The buyer cited technical reasons for choosing a direct award, so suppliers would need to show clear technical equivalence or a distinct capability suited to the requirement to compete effectively if the procurement approach changes. Quality carried equal weight to price, indicating that technical performance and service quality matter alongside cost. The award to an SME also shows that the requirement was fulfilled by a smaller supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2982 - PPE1005122 Direct Award for the Provision of Fida Evolve with Associated Add-Ons, Services and Maintenance

Notice Description

PURCH2982 - PPE1005122 Direct Award for the Provision of Fida Evolve with Associated Add-Ons, Services and Maintenance

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2982 - PPE1005122 Direct Award for the Provision of Fida Evolve with Associated Add-Ons, Services and Maintenance For a Maximum Period of Five Years with an Initial Period of Three Years with the option to Extend for a further Two Period of Twelve Months Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077e49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092689-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£273,840 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
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

Fida Biosystems ApS

Further Information

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