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Award

28 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Tender

29 Jul 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has successfully conducted an open procurement process under tender ID PURCH2345, awarding a contract for the provision of a Mass Spectrometry Imaging Instrument. This procurement falls under the education category, with the instrument to be delivered in Glasgow (UKM82). The tender phase was active up until 29th August 2024, with the award being announced on 28th November 2024. The instrument is a one-off purchase with five years of maintenance/warranty, awarded to Waters Limited. The contract, valued at £759,558, was signed on 29th October 2024, and is currently at the award stage, indicating the successful completion of the tender process.

This contract provides significant business opportunities for companies specializing in high-precision scientific instrumentation, particularly SMEs like Waters Limited who are capable of meeting stringent technical specifications and competitive pricing criteria. Businesses with a focus on advanced mass spectrometry technology and robust service and maintenance capabilities will find this procurement advantageous for growth. Additionally, it opens up avenues for further engagements within the education sector, positioning firms to benefit from potential future tenders similar in nature through the University of Glasgow and other educational institutions. The procurement method ensured transparency and fairness, appealing to businesses looking for clear and open competitive opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PURCH2345 Provision Of Contract Agreement For Mass Spectrometry Imaging Instrument

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2345 Provision Of Contract Agreement For Mass Spectrometry Imaging Instrument.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2345 Provision Of Contract Agreement For Mass Spectrometry Imaging Instrument. One off Equipment with 5 years maintenance/warranty.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773773
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519181
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£759,558 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 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
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

Waters Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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