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PPE Ref 6962 Direct award for Resonant Column Apparatus System

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has recently completed a procurement process for the direct award of a Resonant Column Apparatus System, aimed at facilitating soil mechanics research. This contract, identified as PPE Ref 6962, falls within the goods category of the education industry and was conducted as an open procedure. The award was made on 3 March 2021, and while the tender process has concluded, the awarded contract is currently active with a total value of £89,260. The procurement was carried out in Glasgow, UK, under the jurisdiction of the Greater Glasgow region.

This opportunity could significantly benefit businesses specialising in research equipment and instruments, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing specialised scientific apparatus. Companies with expertise in mechanical engineering, soil analysis tools, or digital systems for scientific research would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As such contracts often arise from specific technical requirements, businesses demonstrating innovative solutions in these areas may find a promising pathway for growth in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

PPE Ref 6962 Direct award for Resonant Column Apparatus System

Notice Description

PPE Ref 6962 Direct award for Resonant Column Apparatus System To be used in soil mechanics research to estimate values of the shear stiffness and damping ratio of soil specimens.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 6962 Direct award for Resonant Column Apparatus System To be used in soil mechanics research to estimate values of the shear stiffness and damping ratio of soil specimens. Justification: 33(1)(b)(ii) A contracting authority may award a public contract following negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for competition is absent for technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000646281
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412421
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
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
£89,260 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20214 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
Alice Thomson
Contact Email
alice.thomson@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413302834

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

GLOBAL DIGITAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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