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PURCH2695 - PPE1003021 Direct Award for the Provision of PacBioVega

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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28 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of PacBioVega, under the tender ID PURCH2695 - PPE1003021. This process falls within the education sector and is categorised under the industry category of goods. The contract, valued at £150,030, was signed on 25 April 2025. The procurement method was limited and did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to the 2015 Regulations due to technical reasons that necessitated a specific supplier. This procurement took place in the Glasgow area, specifically in UKM82, with the award being finalised with Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.

This tender presents a growth opportunity particularly for suppliers capable of delivering highly specialised equipment with stringent technical requirements, as illustrated by the procurement rationale. While this specific contract was completed via a direct award due to technical precision needs, it signals opportunities for niche suppliers to engage with large educational institutions like the University of Glasgow. Businesses specialising in high-precision instrumentation or related sectors might consider aligning their offerings to meet such rigorous demands to compete in future similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2695 - PPE1003021 Direct Award for the Provision of PacBioVega

Notice Description

Direct Award of PURCH2695 - PPE1003021 for the Provision of PacBioVega

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award of PURCH2695 - PPE1003021 for the Provision of PacBioVega. This award is due to the specification of the significantly low error margin requirement. 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-r6ebe6-0000797151
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529056
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
Large

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
£150,030 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 202510 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Hannah Dobby
Contact Email
hannah.dobby@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

PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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