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PPE1001125 Direct Award For Lightsheet Z.1 microscope maintenance contract

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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19 Jan 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed a direct award procurement process for the maintenance contract of the Lightsheet Z.1 microscope, a unique piece of equipment in Scotland. The contract was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd with a value of £77,112. The procurement method used was a limited tender with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 20th December 2023, and the buying organisation is located in Glasgow, UK.

This tender for microscope maintenance services presents a business opportunity for companies specialising in high-tech equipment servicing and repair. Businesses with expertise in servicing patent-protected components and software, especially those familiar with Zeiss products, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The University of Glasgow's decision to directly award the contract without a call for competition indicates a close alignment with technical reasons outlined in Regulation 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii) for selecting suppliers based on their unique capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PPE1001125 Direct Award For Lightsheet Z.1 microscope maintenance contract

Notice Description

PPE1001125 Direct Award For Lightsheet Z.1 microscope maintenance contract. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1001125 Direct Award For Lightsheet Z.1 microscope maintenance contract. The Zeiss lightsheet has multiple patent protected components and is the only Z.1 in Scotland. It requires Zeiss specialists for service of hardware and software.

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000755689
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496798
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,112 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20232 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Elizabeth McLaughlin
Contact Email
elizabeth.mclaughlin@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306613

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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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