Award

PURCH2494 Provision of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Award

19 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Tender

16 Sep 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has concluded the tender process for the procurement of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance in order to meet the increased demand for high-resolution digital slide scanning. Situated in Glasgow (UKM82), the contract involved the acquisition of goods under an open procedure, with tender returns previously due by 16 October 2024. The procurement stage has now progressed to the award stage, with the contract signed on 27 November 2024. The awarded contract entails the provision of the VDS Slide Scanner by Carl Zeiss Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Cambridge, for a value of £228,338.00 GBP.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in digital imaging and slide scanning technology to showcase their high-quality products and maintenance services. Companies with advanced technical capabilities and competitive pricing structures are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Engaging with public sector contracts such as this one can enhance business growth, offer a foothold in educational sectors, and promote long-term economic opportunities. Moreover, contractors are encouraged to contribute community benefits including employment and training opportunities, supply-chain enhancements, and educational support initiatives.

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Notice Title

PURCH2494 Provision of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2494 Provision of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2494 Provision of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance.

Renewal: Period Of 12 Months with the option to extend for 3 Years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000778167
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524280
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38520000 - Scanners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£228,338 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 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
Con Church, Elizabeth McLaughlin
Contact Email
con.church@glasgow.ac.uk, elizabeth.mclaughlin@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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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