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Direct Award for the Provision of a Facility to Test Model-scale Helicopter Rotors and Propellers

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has recently completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of a facility to test model-scale helicopter rotors and propellers. This contract, with reference number Internal PPE Ref 5077, was awarded to Aircraft Research Association Limited, the sole supplier due to the bespoke nature of the service. The award was officially signed on 18 October 2019, with an allocation value of £65,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the relevant industry category is education. The contracting authority is located at the Procurement Office, Tay House, Glasgow, UK.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in aerospace technology and testing services to engage with a prestigious educational institution. Companies with expertise in model-scale testing or those that offer proprietary technologies for rotor and propeller evaluation would find this contract particularly appealing. Additionally, businesses capable of providing bespoke engineering solutions may also benefit from similar future contracts, as the direct award demonstrates an established need for highly specialised services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Direct Award for the Provision of a Facility to Test Model-scale Helicopter Rotors and Propellers

Notice Description

Direct Award for the Provision of a Facility to Test Model-scale Helicopter Rotors and Propellers Reference number: Internal PPE Ref 5077

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award for the Provision of a Facility to Test Model-scale Helicopter Rotors and Propellers Supplier is the sole provider for this project due to being a highly bespoke nature process. Direct award made to comply with the reformed EU Public Procurement Directive regulations for single source requirements. Reference: The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 - Regulation 6 Internal Procurement Policy Exception Form completed. Internal PPE Ref 5077

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000602137
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370560
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34731700 - Parts for helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stephen.otiende@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413304113

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

AIRCRAFT RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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