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PURCH2689 - PPE1003122 Direct Award for the Provision of a Vertical Farming Tower

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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30 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow, as the contracting authority, has completed the procurement process for the direct award of a vertical farming tower, with Intelligent Growth Solutions Limited as the supplier. The contract, identified as PURCH2689 - PPE1003122, was signed on 28th April 2025, marking the transition to the award stage. Situated in Glasgow, under the UKM82 region, this procurement falls under the 'goods' category and the 'Education' industry. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by technical reasons according to Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii).

This procurement presents strategic opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of specialised agricultural technology, particularly SMEs like Intelligent Growth Solutions Limited. The project is part of the urban agricultural innovations and can benefit companies focused on urban farming technologies, vertical farming systems, or related technical solutions. Given the completion status of this award, similar businesses seeking growth in the public sector should monitor and prepare for potential future procurements by such institutions that prioritise technical expertise and innovation, especially in educational and research environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2689 - PPE1003122 Direct Award for the Provision of a Vertical Farming Tower

Notice Description

PURCH2689 - PPE1003122 Direct Award for the Provision of a Vertical Farming Tower

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2689 - PPE1003122 Direct Award for the Provision of a Vertical Farming Tower 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-r6ebe6-0000797359
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529267
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,880 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 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

INTELLIGENT GROWTH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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