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PURCH2655 Provision for Biocompatibility Testing and Assessment of HeliOst

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Award

06 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 May 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is currently engaged in an active tender process for the provision of biocompatibility testing and assessment services for their proprietary product, HeliOst. This initiative, which falls under the educational sector, is a part of the EU-funded HEALIKICK project and operates in the UKM82 region. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an open procedure allowing for electronic submissions only. Interested parties should submit their tenders via the Public Contracts Scotland portal by 23rd June 2025, at 12:00 PM. The contract is expected to be awarded immediately following the tender closing date, with a contract period spanning nine months.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in biocompatibility testing and assessment services, particularly those with significant expertise and experience in the field. Companies with a solid track record and meeting the insurance and financial criteria outlined by the University will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Moreover, the inclusion of community benefit requirements offers SMEs and third-sector organisations an avenue for involvement, making this an ideal opportunity for enterprises aiming to expand within the UK market while engaging in socially responsible business practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2655 Provision for Biocompatibility Testing and Assessment of HeliOst

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2655 Provision for Biocompatibility Testing and Assessment of HeliOst

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2655 Provision of Contract Agreement For Biocompatibility Testing and Assessment of HeliOst for the period of nine (9) months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799357
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542897
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£393,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 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
Not specified

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

EUROFINS BIOLAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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