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PURCH2582 Contract Agreement for Optical dual-wavelength time-domain functional near-infrared spectroscopy device

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has awarded the contract for the provision of an Optical dual-wavelength time-domain functional near-infrared spectroscopy device, as part of the PURCH2582 procurement process. This contract falls within the education sector and targets research applications, namely muscle and brain oximetry measurements. The procurement process followed an open procedure and was designated under the main procurement category of "goods". The contract, valued at £49,750 GBP, was awarded to PIONIRS S.r.l., a small to medium enterprise based in Milan, Italy. The contract was signed on 26th March 2025, with the delivery location set within the Glasgow region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced spectroscopy technologies and related medical or research equipment. Companies that possess expertise in manufacturing precision optical devices and those looking to expand their footprint in the UK education and research market will find this contract particularly appealing. Given the detailed specifications and the potential for collaboration within the Scottish education system, suppliers with a strong background in scientific instrumentation and research support could substantially benefit from competing in similar tenders. Additionally, the focus on community benefits such as vocational training and SME subcontracting presents further growth prospects for local businesses and community organisations.

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Notice Title

PURCH2582 Contract Agreement for Optical dual-wavelength time-domain functional near-infrared spectroscopy device

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2582 Provision of Contract Agreement for Optical dual-wavelength time-domain functional near-infrared spectroscopy device

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Provision of Contract Agreement for Optical dual-wavelength time-domain functional near-infrared spectroscopy device.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790826
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527103
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months 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
Emma Fleck, Hannah Dobby
Contact Email
emma.fleck@glasgow.ac.uk, hannah.dobby@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413304113, +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
1
Supplier Name

PIONIRS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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