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PURCH2550 - PPE1002605 Direct Award for the Provision of Microscope Maintenance Contract

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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22 Nov 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract for the provision of a microscope maintenance service, specifically for the Zeiss LSM880 confocal microscope with Airyscan. This contract, identified as PURCH2550 - PPE1002605, falls under the education sector and is categorised as a services procurement. The procurement process, which has now reached the awarding stage, involved a direct award without prior publication for competitive bidding, citing technical reasons under Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The contract, valued at £90,000, was signed on 15th November 2024, with the delivery location specified in Glasgow, UKM82.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in advanced microscopy equipment. Large, technically proficient firms such as Carl Zeiss Ltd, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to address the specialised needs highlighted in this procurement. Firms capable of providing high-quality, reliable services for sophisticated laboratory equipment can leverage this type of contract to enhance their portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with esteemed educational institutions like the University of Glasgow.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2550 - PPE1002605 Direct Award for the Provision of Microscope Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

PURCH2550 - PPE1002605 Direct Award for the Provision of Microscope Maintenance Contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2550 - PPE1002605 Direct Award for the Provision of Microscope Maintenance Contract Annual maintenance of Zeiss LSM880 confocal microscope with Airyscan. 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-r6ebe6-0000783855
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518850
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50421200 - Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Emma Fleck
Contact Email
emma.fleck@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306639

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
2
Supplier Names

CARL ZEISS

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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