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PPE Ref 7947 Direct Award for the Provision of Maintenance contract for our 3T MRI Scanner

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed a public procurement process for the provision of a maintenance contract for their 3T MRI Scanner, with a total contract value of £91,300. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, which allows for a wider range of suppliers to engage. This procurement is categorised under services, and it is located in Glasgow, UK. The award was signed on 29 October 2021, and the tender was initiated under the PPE regulations, citing technical reasons that justified a direct award to Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Ltd as the only original equipment manufacturer able to maintain the scanner.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and servicing, particularly those that are OEMs for MRI scanners or similar medical technologies. Companies that are well-positioned to compete include those with established relationships with healthcare institutions, those who can demonstrate technical expertise in servicing advanced medical devices, and those with a track record of compliance with public sector procurement standards. The specialised nature of the contract underscores the potential for growth within this niche market, particularly for suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, reliable service.

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Notice Title

PPE Ref 7947 Direct Award for the Provision of Maintenance contract for our 3T MRI Scanner

Notice Description

PPE Ref 7947 Direct Award for the Provision of Maintenance contract for our 3T MRI Scanner

Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 7947 Direct Award for the Provision of Maintenance contract for our 3T MRI Scanner SIER375. Maintenance contract for 12 months Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons under Regulation 6 (1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Only the OEM can service this equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000675511
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435606
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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