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PURCH2495 - PPE1002430 Direct Award for the Provision of Super-Resolution Microscope Upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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07 Oct 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow recently completed the procurement process for upgrading their Super-Resolution Microscope through a direct award contract. This procurement activity falls under the education industry category and is located in Glasgow (UKM82). The procurement stage is now at the Award phase. The project pertains to the provision of a new microscope, with key dates including the contract signing on 2nd September 2024. This procurement was carried out via a limited procedure, justified by regulations citing technical reasons, and did not involve prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech scientific equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced microscopy solutions. SMEs like Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete for such specialised contracts. The contract, valued at £330,700, indicates a substantial investment in research infrastructure, presenting a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the scientific and education sectors to establish or expand their market presence by aligning with prominent institutions like the University of Glasgow.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2495 - PPE1002430 Direct Award for the Provision of Super-Resolution Microscope Upgrade

Notice Description

PPE1002430 Direct Award for the Provision of Super-Resolution Microscope Upgrade

Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1002430 Direct Award for the Provision of Super-Resolution Microscope Upgrade Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000779814
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515611
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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
£330,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 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

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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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